Houston Rockets Dominate Wizards with Explosive Third Quarter

Jalen Green's 22-point third quarter powers Rockets to a 135-112 victory over the short-handed Washington Wizards.

Jalen Green scored 22 of his game-high 29 points in the third quarter, leading a dominant 40-point period for the Houston Rockets.
Alperen Sengun contributed 26 points, 10 rebounds, and 6 assists, while Amen Thompson recorded a double-double with 20 points and 15 rebounds.
The Rockets capitalized on 18 Wizards turnovers, converting them into 35 points, the most Washington has allowed from turnovers this season.
Washington's leading scorer Jordan Poole missed his second consecutive game due to a hip injury, and Kyle Kuzma exited at halftime with a calf contusion.
The Rockets improved to 6-1 on the road against Eastern Conference teams, while the Wizards suffered their third straight loss.