Hawks
RocketsThe Houston Rockets beat the Atlanta Hawks 120-110 on Monday, October 26, at Toyota Center (Houston) in Houston, TX.
The Hawks led 66-63 at halftime. The Rockets did the most damage in the third quarter, winning it 28-19. They took the lead in the third quarter and were up 91-85 going into the fourth.
Top performers
Alperen Sengun led the Rockets with 29 points on 11-of-15 shooting, with 9 rebounds, 9 assists and 6 steals. Kevin Durant added 22 points and 9 rebounds. For the Hawks, Jalen Johnson had 21 points on 5-of-14 shooting, with 9 rebounds. CJ McCollum added 20 points and 4 steals.
Double-double: Jabari Smith Jr. (16 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists).
- Alperen Sengun (HOU): 29 PTS, 9 REB, 9 AST, 11-15 FG, 37 MIN
- Kevin Durant (HOU): 22 PTS, 9 REB, 3 AST, 6-13 FG, 30 MIN
- Jalen Johnson (ATL): 21 PTS, 9 REB, 3 AST, 5-14 FG, 36 MIN
- CJ McCollum (ATL): 20 PTS, 1 REB, 3 AST, 8-16 FG, 30 MIN
- Jabari Smith Jr. (HOU): 16 PTS, 12 REB, 5 AST, 6-13 FG, 39 MIN
- Amen Thompson (HOU): 15 PTS, 5 REB, 2 AST, 6-8 FG, 28 MIN
Context
The Rockets improved to 4-0 with their fourth straight win, while the Hawks fell to 2-2, their second loss in a row. The season series stands at 2-0 in favor of the Rockets.
Up next: the Rockets host the Jazz on Friday, Nov 13; the Hawks visit the Bulls on Friday, Nov 13.
Attendance: 18,055 at Toyota Center (Houston). Officials: Brent Barnaky, Ray Acosta and Mousa Dagher.