In a thrilling matchup, Alperen Sengun led the Houston Rockets to a narrow 101-99 victory against the Detroit Pistons, scoring crucial points in the final moments. Despite a strong performance from Cade Cunningham, who nearly achieved a fourth consecutive triple-double, the Pistons fell short.

Sengun finished with 27 points and 10 rebounds, while Tari Eason contributed significantly in the fourth quarter. The Rockets' defensive efforts and key rebounds were pivotal in securing the win.