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RocketsThe Houston Rockets beat the Utah Jazz 125-118 on Friday, November 13, at Toyota Center (Houston) in Houston, TX.
The Rockets led 63-53 at halftime. They did the most damage in the second quarter, winning it 36-26.
Top performers
Alperen Sengun led the Rockets with 43 points on 17-of-24 shooting, with 12 rebounds and 5 assists. Kevin Durant added 22 points and 6 assists. For the Jazz, Darryn Peterson had 28 points on 9-of-20 shooting, including 4 3-pointers, with 7 rebounds. Keyonte George added 27 points and 6 rebounds.
Double-doubles: Alperen Sengun (43 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists); Tari Eason (14 points and 11 rebounds); Amen Thompson (12 points and 10 rebounds).
- Alperen Sengun (HOU): 43 PTS, 12 REB, 5 AST, 17-24 FG, 37 MIN
- Darryn Peterson (UTA): 28 PTS, 7 REB, 2 AST, 9-20 FG, 34 MIN
- Keyonte George (UTA): 27 PTS, 6 REB, 7 AST, 8-17 FG, 38 MIN
- Kevin Durant (HOU): 22 PTS, 3 REB, 6 AST, 5-14 FG, 33 MIN
- Ace Bailey (UTA): 21 PTS, 3 REB, 1 AST, 7-13 FG, 35 MIN
- Fred VanVleet (HOU): 17 PTS, 2 REB, 3 AST, 6-11 FG, 34 MIN
Context
The Rockets improved to 10-3 with their third straight win, while the Jazz fell to 1-12, their 11th loss in a row. It was the teams' first meeting of the season. Our Elo model made the Rockets 91% favorites before tip-off.
Up next: the Rockets visit the Wizards on Sunday, Nov 15; the Jazz host the Spurs on Sunday, Nov 15.
Attendance: 18,055 at Toyota Center (Houston). Officials: Sean Wright, Kevin Cutler and Jenna Reneau.