Key Takeaways:
- Houston defeated Toronto 139-121 on Wednesday night, marking their second consecutive win
- Kevin Durant led the Rockets with 31 points, while Jabari Smith Jr. contributed a season-high 25
- Toronto suffered their fourth straight loss, with all defeats coming by double-digit margins
Match Overview
The Houston Rockets secured a dominant 139-121 win against the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night in Toronto, extending their winning streak to two games after opening the season with back-to-back defeats.
Kevin Durant was instrumental for Houston, amassing 31 points by converting 11 of his 19 field goal attempts, including 4 of 8 from three-point territory. Jabari Smith Jr. delivered his best offensive showing of the season with 25 points.
That's ✌️ in a row! pic.twitter.com/XFZS8dj3RV
— Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) October 30, 2025
Houston Capitalise on Rebounding and Balanced Offence
Alperen Sengun nearly notched a triple-double, contributing 18 points, nine assists, and eight rebounds. Amen Thompson also recorded 18 points, while Tari Eason added 14. Steven Adams made a significant impact on the boards, securing 12 rebounds and scoring 12 points. Remarkably, a total of seven Rockets players collected at least five rebounds each. Houston’s dominance on the glass was evident as they outrebounded Toronto 53-22.
| Houston Rockets – Key Players | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | 31 | 5 | 1 |
| Jabari Smith Jr. | 25 | 5 | 5 |
| Alperen Sengun | 18 | 8 | 9 |
| Amen Thompson | 18 | 9 | 7 |
| Tari Eason | 14 | 5 | 4 |
| Steven Adams | 12 | 12 | 2 |
Raptors Struggle Despite Improved Three-Point Shooting
Scottie Barnes led the Raptors’ scoring with 31 points, while Brandon Ingram equalled his season best by providing 29 points. Immanuel Quickley added 15, and rookie Collin Murray-Boyles posted 13 points in his first career start, stepping in for Jakob Poeltl, who missed out due to a sore lower back. RJ Barrett and Sandro Mamukelashvili chipped in with 10 points each.
Toronto produced their best long-range shooting performance of the season, converting 21 of 40 attempts from beyond the arc. Notably, eight of their made baskets in the second quarter came from three-point range. However, this shooting improvement could not prevent their fourth successive defeat – each by 10 points or more. This recent run of poor form included prior losses to Dallas last Saturday and at San Antonio on Sunday, meaning each of Toronto’s past three defeats came against teams from Texas.
Game Progression and Turning Points
The Rockets seized the initiative late in the first half with an 11-0 run, securing a lead they would not relinquish. Houston then opened the third quarter with a 14-4 surge, establishing an 84-67 advantage with 8:12 to play in the quarter – their largest margin of the contest. After three quarters, the Rockets held a 106-91 advantage and retained a double-digit lead throughout all but 19 seconds of the fourth quarter.
Upcoming Fixtures
- Rockets: Scheduled to play at Boston on Saturday
- Raptors: Set for an away clash at Cleveland on Friday
