In a high-scoring showdown, Trae Young led the Atlanta Hawks (12-15) to a 134-127 victory over the Houston Rockets (13-12) on Wednesday night, snapping the Rockets’ 11-game home winning streak.
Young’s stellar performance, with 30 points and 14 assists, marked his fifth consecutive game with at least 30 points and 10 assists, the longest such streak in his career. Joining the elite company of Russell Westbrook and Michael Jordan, Young showcased his offensive prowess.
Jabari Smith Jr. delivered a stellar performance for the Rockets, notching a career-high 34 points with 13 rebounds.
VanVleet contributed a season-high 32 points and 15 assists in a losing effort for Houston, marking their third consecutive loss.
