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Sengun’s 10 Keeps Houston Close as Utah Takes 29-27 Edge

November 14, 2026 · 2:13 AM

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Houston and Utah traded a tied first quarter before the Jazz grabbed a narrow lead early in the second.

After a 27-27 first quarter on Friday, Utah has nudged ahead 29-27 early in the second. Alperen Sengun has 10 points on 5-of-6 shooting and five rebounds for Houston, while Kevin Durant has added 10 points. Jaxson Hayes leads Utah with six points and four rebounds, and Mo Bamba has chipped in five points, five boards and two blocks. The Rockets entered at 9-3 and fourth in the power index; the Jazz are 1-11 and ranked 29th, but have the two-point edge so far.
Key Performers

Alperen Sengun (Houston): 10 PTS, 5 REB, 5-for-6 FG Kevin Durant (Houston): 10 PTS Jaxson Hayes (Utah): 6 PTS, 4 REB