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Houston's 30-Point First Quarter Seizes Four-Point Lead
October 25, 2026 · 1:12 AM
The Rockets edged ahead 30-26 after a high-scoring opening quarter, with Jabari Smith Jr. leading all scorers.
Houston leads Atlanta 30-26 as the second quarter gets underway, after putting up 30 points in the opening frame. Jabari Smith Jr. paced the Rockets with 10 points in 9:33, including two three-pointers. Nickeil Alexander-Walker kept the Hawks within reach with 9 points, hitting 3 of 4 from deep. Jalen Johnson added 8 points and 3 assists for Atlanta, but Houston carries the four-point edge into the next quarter.
Key Performers
Jabari Smith Jr. (Houston): 10 points, 2 three-pointers Nickeil Alexander-Walker (Atlanta): 9 points, 3-for-4 from three Jalen Johnson (Atlanta): 8 points, 3 assists