Jalen Green had 28 points and 9 assists on 11-of-19 shooting (57.9%) and 6-of-9 on 3-pointers (66.7%) as Houston dominated Oklahoma City on Saturday at Toyota Center, 118-105 (box score). Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder (8-12) in defeat with 32 points.
Green was joined as a Rockets headliner by second-year center Alperen Sengun, who had 21 points (58.8% FG), 19 rebounds, 7 assists, 3 steals, and 2 blocked shots. For Green and Sengun, that represented a career high in assists and rebounds, respectively. For the Rockets (5-14), it’s their first time to win consecutive games this season.
Rookie forward Jabari Smith Jr. had his own double-double with 15 points and 13 rebounds, and he made 3-of-8 on 3-pointers (37.5%). Eric Gordon added 15 points on 4-of-6 shooting from 3-point range (66.7%), while Kevin Porter Jr. had 16 points and 6 assists.
Scroll on for highlights, analysis, and postgame interviews from Toyota Center. With the four-game homestand complete, Houston now heads out of town for a four-game road trip, which starts with consecutive games in Denver on Monday and Wednesday nights. Tipoff of both Rockets-Nuggets games is set for 8 p.m. Central.
The Alperen Sengun gift was so charitable of them
— Ben DuBose (@BenDuBose) November 27, 2022
Alperen Sengun fouls out with 13.9 seconds left, but he had a decent night
21 points
19 rebounds
7 assists
3 steals
2 blocks
10-of-17 shooting— Adam Spolane (@AdamSpolane) November 27, 2022
Alperen Sengun with 21 points on 10-17 FG, 19 boards, 7 assists, 3 steals and 2 blocks against the team that traded him away.
You love to see it. pic.twitter.com/xvOotTLXCl
— ClutchFans (@clutchfans) November 27, 2022
The Houston Rockets have their first winning streak of the season.
— ClutchFans (@clutchfans) November 27, 2022
Rockets top Thunder 118-105. Led by as much as 27. First winning streak, first blowout win of the season. Sengun with 21 points, career high 19 rebounds, seven assists. Green with 28 points, career high 9 assists.
— Jonathan Feigen (@Jonathan_Feigen) November 27, 2022
Jalen Green: “I think we’re just tired of losing.”
— Adam Spolane (@AdamSpolane) November 27, 2022
I did not ever dream that Jalen would exhibit this level of passing potential.
— TweenTweenHesiNinetyFour (@RedNinetyFour) November 27, 2022
I need those in our fanbase who want us to tank for another lottery pick to pay attn to Jalen’s words. Losing has a negative effect on our players’ psyche. We have 2 high lottery picks that need the confidence generated from winning. #Rockets https://t.co/oGec9lSo88
— Maya ♥️s ???????? (@RowdyMaya) November 27, 2022
We will get to watch Jalen Green for the next 10 years.
— TweenTweenHesiNinetyFour (@RedNinetyFour) November 27, 2022
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