Rockets Secure Eighth Straight Win, Defeat Magic 116-108

Houston's dominant rebounding and timely shooting maintain their second-place standing in the Western Conference.

• Jalen Green led the Rockets with 26 points, marking his fifth consecutive game scoring at least 20 points.
• The Rockets' 12-0 run late in the third quarter, highlighted by 3-pointers from Green and Fred VanVleet, proved decisive.
• Houston capitalized on their rebounding advantage with 46 total boards and 19 second-chance points.
• Paolo Banchero scored 31 points for the Magic, his 12th game this season with 30 or more points, but Orlando struggled with turnovers and injuries.
• Despite being the NBA's poorest free-throw shooting team, the Rockets excelled at the line, hitting 90.6% of their attempts.

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