Overview
- The Rockets improved to 5-2 and now own the NBA’s second-longest active winning streak at five games.
- Amen Thompson led with 28 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists, posting a +22 in 39 minutes.
- With frequent doubles on Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun, Houston hit 13-of-30 from three as Jabari Smith Jr., Josh Okogie, Tari Eason and Reed Sheppard converted open looks.
- Durant finished 5-of-18 for 11 points while Sengun logged 20 points and 16 rebounds, and Clint Capela contributed 10 boards off the bench.
- Houston’s defense rose to No. 6 by rating as Ja Morant shot 6-of-19 and Jaren Jackson Jr. was held to nine points; next is the Spurs in the Emirates NBA Cup opener Friday at 6:30 p.m. CT on Prime Video.