Key Takeaways:
- The Houston Rockets defeated the Atlanta Hawks 100-96
- Jalen Green led the Rockets with 25 points and 7 rebounds, while Alperen Şengün added 18 points and 10 rebounds
- The Portland Trail Blazers secured a 125-112 home win over the Milwaukee Bucks
- Deni Avdija led Portland with 30 points and 9 rebounds, while Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 39 points with 12 rebounds for Milwaukee
- The Rockets are second in the Western Conference (32-14), while the Bucks remain fourth in the East (26-19)
The Houston Rockets claimed a 100-96 road victory over the Atlanta Hawks in an NBA regular-season matchup. Houston capitalized on efficiency at the free-throw line, converting 19 of 20 attempts, and controlled the boards with 44 rebounds. Jalen Green led the Rockets with 25 points and 7 rebounds, while Alperen Şengün contributed 18 points and 10 rebounds. Trae Young was Atlanta’s top scorer with 21 points and 9 assists. Houston now holds a 32-14 record, ranking second in the Western Conference, while Atlanta sits ninth in the Eastern Conference at 22-25.
In another game, the Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 125-112 at home. Portland shot 51.1% from the field and outrebounded Milwaukee by 16. Deni Avdija led the Trail Blazers with 30 points and 9 rebounds, while Anfernee Simons added 25 points and 7 assists. Giannis Antetokounmpo was Milwaukee’s top performer with 39 points, 12 rebounds, and 5 assists. Portland currently sits 13th in the Western Conference with an 18-29 record, while the Bucks remain fourth in the East at 26-19.