Overview

• 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.