Jalen Green showcased his scoring prowess with a remarkable performance, netting 22 of his 29 points in the pivotal third quarter, leading the Houston Rockets to a commanding 135-112 victory over the struggling Washington Wizards. Alperen Sengun contributed significantly with 26 points and 10 rebounds, while Amen Thompson registered a double-double with 20 points and 15 rebounds. Fred VanVleet also added 19 points as the Rockets improved to 6-1 on the road against Eastern Conference teams.

The game saw the Rockets rebound from a challenging first quarter where they allowed only 20 points, the fewest by the Wizards this season. Despite their efforts, Washington faced their third consecutive loss, with Corey Kispert scoring 23 points and Jonas Valanciunas adding 18. The absence of Jordan Poole due to a bruised left hip and Kyle Kuzma’s exit at halftime with a bruised right calf significantly impacted the Wizards’ performance.