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The Houston Rockets powered past the Utah Jazz with a convincing 125-105 home victory in the NBA, highlighted by a near triple-double performance from Turkish center Alperen Sengun and a balanced offensive display that helped the team pull away comfortably.
Played at Toyota Center, the matchup unfolded with Houston steadily building momentum through collective scoring rather than relying on a single star, allowing the Rockets to close the game out without late pressure.
Houston’s win took shape through efficient scoring across the lineup, as Jabari Smith Jr. led the way with 31 points while also contributing nine rebounds. Amen Thompson added 20 points and seven rebounds, helping the Rockets keep control of the tempo throughout the game.
Kevin Durant finished with 18 points, supporting an offense that moved the ball effectively and spread scoring responsibilities across multiple players.
Alperen Sengun came close to recording a triple-double, a statistical milestone achieved when a player reaches double digits in three major categories: points, rebounds, and assists.
The Turkish big man put up 16 points, nine rebounds, and nine assists, falling just short of the mark while playing a central role in Houston’s ball movement and inside presence.
On the opposing side, the Jazz slipped to their third straight defeat despite strong individual performances.
Lauri Markkanen scored 29 points, while Brice Sensabaugh added 26 points off the bench, meaning he entered the game as a substitute rather than part of the starting lineup.
Utah also faced a setback when forward Vince Williams Jr. had to leave the game in the second quarter after injuring his left knee and could not return, further disrupting the team’s rotation.
Elsewhere in the league, the San Antonio Spurs stretched their winning streak to nine games after defeating the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons 114-103 at Little Caesars Arena.
Victor Wembanyama anchored the Spurs’ performance with 21 points, 17 rebounds, and six blocks, combining scoring with defensive dominance to help his team hold off Detroit.
Devin Vassell added 28 points, reinforcing San Antonio’s offensive consistency during its ongoing run.
Despite entering the game as the conference leader, the Pistons saw their five-game winning streak come to an end.
Jalen Duren led Detroit with 25 points and 14 rebounds, while Cade Cunningham finished with 16 points and 10 assists but struggled with shooting efficiency, missing 21 of his 26 attempts.
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