The Houston Rockets secured a 107-92 victory over the Washington Wizards, led by Alperen Şengün, who delivered a stellar performance in the absence of Fred VanVleet.

Şengün scored 27 points, including 13 in the fourth quarter, and grabbed 17 rebounds, contributing to a season-high in blocked shots and steals. Despite a shaky offense with more turnovers and fewer assists, the Rockets managed to maintain their lead with key plays from Şengün.