Rockets Dominate Kings 122-97, Clinching Third Consecutive Victory

Jalen Green scores game-high 23 points and Alperen Sengun posts double-double, pushing Rockets to .500 for the first time since 2021 season start.

Jalen Green led the Houston Rockets to a 122-97 victory over the Sacramento Kings, scoring a game-high 23 points and securing the team's third consecutive win.
Alperen Sengun dominated in his role as the offensive linchpin for the Rockets, recording a career-high 12 assists and 17 points, and adding eight rebounds.
The Rockets' aggressive start to the game saw them build a double-digit lead as early as the second quarter, mainly from the free-throw line with Green at the helm.
The Kings' offense struggled without the presence of guard De'Aaron Fox, who was out due to an ankle injury, resulting in their third consecutive loss.
The Rockets demonstrated their dominance throughout the game by leading by as much as 40 points in the fourth quarter, highlighting the Kings' lack of response to their aggressive gameplay.