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The Houston Rockets were edged out by the Sacramento Kings in overtime, losing 125-124 after a dramatic finish in which Dennis Schroder hit a decisive three-pointer with 2.2 seconds remaining.
The game, played at the Golden 1 Center, turned on that late shot and handed Sacramento its seventh win of the season, while Houston came away empty-handed despite a strong individual performance from Turkish center Alperen Sengun.
The contest stayed close through regulation and into overtime, with neither side able to pull clear.
Sacramento eventually moved ahead when Dennis Schroder stepped up in the closing seconds and knocked down a three-point basket, a long-range shot worth three points that effectively sealed the outcome. That moment allowed the Kings to close out the game 125-124, underlining how narrow the margin was between the two teams.
Schroder finished the night with 24 points and 10 assists, recording a “double-double,” a basketball term used when a player reaches double figures in two statistical categories.
Russell Westbrook also posted a double-double for Sacramento with 21 points and 13 rebounds, while Maxime Raynaud added 12 points and 14 rebounds. DeMar DeRozan contributed 27 points, and Keegan Murray followed closely with 26.
For Houston, Alperen Sengun stood out as the most productive scorer on the floor, putting up 28 points and collecting six rebounds. Despite his effort, the Rockets were unable to hold on in overtime.
Kevin Durant registered a double-double with 24 points and 10 rebounds, while Amen Thompson and Jabari Smith each chipped in 18 points, keeping Houston competitive until the final possession.
In another NBA matchup on the same night, the New York Knicks secured a 132-125 home victory over the Miami Heat at Madison Square Garden.
The game was shaped by an outstanding scoring display from Jalen Brunson, who poured in 47 points to guide New York to the win.
Mikal Bridges added 24 points for the Knicks, OG Anunoby finished with 18, and Josh Hart delivered a double-double with 13 points and 10 rebounds. Miami, meanwhile, leaned heavily on Kel’el Ware, who recorded 28 points and 19 rebounds for a double-double, while Jaime Jaquez contributed 23 points in a losing effort.
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