The Houston Rockets (16-15) surged past the Detroit Pistons (3-30) with a resounding 136-113 win, led by Alperen Sengun’s 26 points and nine assists and Jalen Green’s 22 points.
Sengun and Green showcased their prowess in the third quarter, combining for 37 points as the Rockets outscored the Pistons 47-25, establishing a formidable 106-80 lead heading into the final period.
Houston’s Tari Eason (17 points), Jae’Sean Tate (16 points), and Fred VanVleet (15 points, seven assists) played crucial roles in the Rockets’ victory.
Alec Burks led the Pistons with 21 points, supported by Jaden Ivey’s 19 points and Bojan Bogdanovic’s 14.
Jalen Duren contributed a double-double with 12 points and 13 rebounds for Detroit.
Amen Thompson, in his first matchup against twin brother Ausar Thompson, added 12 points for the Rockets.
