Overview
- Houston hammered the paint, outscoring Sacramento 78-46 and attempting just 16 threes, making a season-low five.
- Alperen Sengun posted 28 points and 10 rebounds, with Kevin Durant adding 24 and a season-high eight assists without a turnover.
- Amen Thompson delivered 20 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists as the Rockets blew open a halftime tie with a 36-19 third quarter.
- The Rockets controlled the glass by a wide margin, with reported rebound totals varying by outlet from 62-32 to 71-39.
- Kings rookie Maxime Raynaud scored a career-high 25 off the bench, and coach Doug Christie said a starting role is a "definite, definite thought."