Key Takeaways:
- Alperen Sengun led the Rockets with 28 points, 10 rebounds and four steals
- Kevin Durant contributed 24 points and eight assists in Houston’s 121-95 win
- Houston rebounded from defeat to Utah to avoid back-to-back losses for the first time since their opening two games
Match Summary
The Houston Rockets produced an impressive performance as they dispatched the Sacramento Kings 121-95 at home on Wednesday night. Alperen Sengun fuelled their attack, finishing with 28 points, 10 rebounds and four steals. Kevin Durant was also pivotal with 24 points and eight assists.
Amen Thompson posted a notable all-round display, recording 20 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists. He registered 8-of-16 from the field and was perfect from the free throw line, nailng all four attempts. Houston, recovering from a previous loss to Utah, avoided consecutive defeats for the first time since they dropped their season’s opening two fixtures.
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Key Statistical Highlights
The Rockets demonstrated efficiency throughout the contest, shooting 52.7% from the field while decisively controlling the boards with a 62-32 rebounding margin. Sengun asserted himself especially in the second half, tallying 20 points after the break to spearhead Houston’s charge.
The pivotal moment came in the third quarter, when Houston put together a 10-0 run to transform a slender 52-51 halftime deficit into a commanding advantage.
| Houston Rockets | Statistics |
|---|---|
| Alperen Sengun | 28 pts, 10 reb, 4 stl |
| Kevin Durant | 24 pts, 8 ast |
| Amen Thompson | 20 pts, 12 reb, 7 ast |
| Sacramento Kings | Statistics |
|---|---|
| Maxime Raynaud | 25 pts, 6 reb |
| Malik Monk | 25 pts, 5 ast, 2 stl |
Sacramento’s Efforts and Upcoming Fixtures
Maxime Raynaud was the leading scorer for the Kings with 25 points and added six rebounds. Malik Monk also delivered 25 points, five assists and picked up two steals. However, Sacramento were unable to keep pace with Houston after the interval and ultimately fell well short.
What’s Next
- Kings: Visit Miami on Saturday
- Rockets: Host Phoenix on Friday
