Houston leads Atlanta 93-85 in the fourth after turning a three-point first-quarter deficit into a commanding second-half push.
The Rockets lead 93-85 in the fourth, with Alperen Sengun’s 27 points setting the pace. Atlanta opened with a 35-32 edge, and the teams traded 31 points apiece in the second before Houston seized momentum with a 28-19 third quarter. Kevin Durant has added 22 points and four blocks, while Jalen Johnson leads Atlanta with 16 points and eight rebounds. Houston entered at 3-0 and No. 6 in the power index; Atlanta was 2-1 and ranked No. 9.
Key Performers
Alperen Sengun (Houston): 27 points, 5 assists, 4 steals Kevin Durant (Houston): 22 points, 9 rebounds, 4 blocks Jalen Johnson (Atlanta): 16 points, 8 rebounds