Houston leads Atlanta 96-84 in the fourth after both teams scored 33 in the third.
Houston leads Atlanta 96-84 in the fourth, holding onto its advantage after a 33-33 third quarter. The Rockets built their cushion with a 30-point first quarter and 29 in the second, while Atlanta answered with 33 after halftime. Jalen Johnson has paced the Hawks with 21 points and 12 assists. Amen Thompson has 17 points and 10 rebounds for Houston, while Kevin Durant has added 16 points and a game-high plus-21 rating.
Key Performers
Jalen Johnson, Atlanta: 21 points, 12 assists Amen Thompson, Houston: 17 points, 10 rebounds Kevin Durant, Houston: 16 points, +21