Rockets Overcome Early Deficit to Beat Wizards in Blowout

Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun led the Rockets to a 135-112 win. Sengun had 26 points and the starters combined for 11 steals.

Houston's offense started very slow. The team shot 3-for-12 before the first timeout of the game, which was called by Washington. The Rockets' shooting continued to look poor out of the break and the team could not find a way to stop the Wizards from scoring. Washington went on a 9-0 run as Houston missed six straight shots. Shooting was the issue, making only 29.2% of shots, compared to D.C's 47.6%.

To start the second quarter, Amen Thompson led the Rockets on a 10-0 run cutting the lead down to just one. Washington's biggest lead was 12. Jeff Green started the second quarter and produced a quick six points before subbing out. Fred VanVleet got a big steal and layup late in the period just before Jalen Green made his first three of the game with 1 second left to give Houston the 57-55 lead. Corey Kispert had a good half, scoring 16 points on 5-for-6 shooting and 4-for-5 from three. Dillon Brooks had eight points on 2-for-2 from three and 3-for-4 from the field. Thompson and VanVleet led the Rockets with 12 a piece. Houston also got its shooting up to 44.9% from the field.

ASengun and Green had 36 combined points in the third quarter. Houston outscored Washington 40-24 in the period to gain a 97-79 lead. No. 4 continued to stay hot for Houston as he hit six threes in those 12 minutes. He also tied his career high 22 points in a quarter.

The fourth quarter was no different than the third. Houston stayed dominant and took care of business controlling the lead. Green ended the game with 29 points.

The Rockets will face the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum on Thursday. Tip-off is set for 7:00 p.m. CST.