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Washington Wizards at Houston Rockets

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2-7, 1-3 Away
Final
92 - 107

7-4, 4-2 Home

Alperen Sengun's 27 points and 17 rebounds help Rockets beat Wizards 107-92

Washington Wizards vs. Houston Rockets: Game Highlights

Sengun hit 12 of 19 shots and added three blocks. Jalen Green scored 18 points, Amen Thompson had 13, and Jabari Smith Jr. and Aaron Holiday each added 11.

With Fred VanVleet out due to a hamstring injury that coach Ime Udoka said was a day-to-day issue, rookie Reed Sheppard and Holiday saw increased minutes. Sheppard matched his early career high with seven points.

Washington forward Kyle Kuzma returned from a five-game absence due to a right groin strain and led Washington with 18 points on 7-for-18 shooting in 24 minutes. Jordan Poole had 11 points and eight turnovers.

Houston led 55-40 at halftime and never trailed.

The Rockets have won four of five and improved to 7-4, their best 11-game start since the 2019-20 season. Washington has lost five straight.

Takeaways Wizards: Washington was outrebounded 58-34. The Wizards have failed to outrebound their opponent in all nine games this season. Jonas Valanciunas led Washington with eight rebounds in 17 minutes off the bench. Rookie second-overall pick Alexandre Sarr had six.

Rockets: Sengun has back-to-back 20-point games for the first time this season, a feat he regularly accomplished in last year’s breakout campaign when he averaged 21.1 points. Getting Sengun involved early and often is key for Houston’s success.

Key Moment The Rockets went on a 10-0 run late in the second quarter, stretching a five-point lead into a 15-point lead that they never relinquished.

Key Stat The Wizards made just one free throw in the first half on four attempts and finished 9 of 13, both season lows. Houston went 22 for 25.

Up Next On Wednesday night, the Wizards visit San Antonio, while the Rockets host the Clippers.

Regular Season Series

HOU leads series 1-0

Matchup Prediction

Rockets: 78.9%
Wizards: 21.1%
*According to ESPN's Basketball Power Index

Recent Plays

4th 0.0 End of Game 92 - 107
4th 0.0 End of the 4th Quarter 92 - 107
4th 0.2 Jae'Sean Tate defensive rebound 92 - 107
4th 2.0 Amen Thompson blocks Jared Butler 's 19-foot pullup jump shot 92 - 107
4th 14.2 shot clock turnover 92 - 107

Statistics

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36-88 FG 40-87
40.9 Field Goal % 46.0
11-31 3PT 5-23
35.5 Three Point % 21.7
9-13 FT 22-25
69.2 Free Throw % 88.0
34 Rebounds 58
8 Offensive Rebounds 17
26 Defensive Rebounds 41
21 Assists 13
14 Steals 12
5 Blocks 10
18 Turnovers 19
1 Team Turnovers 2
19 Total Turnovers 21
2 Technical Fouls 0
2 Total Technical Fouls 0
0 Flagrant Fouls 0
20 Points Conceded Off Turnovers 21
11 Fast Break Points 23
38 Points in Paint 60
17 Fouls 17
0 Largest Lead 20

Game Information

Toyota Center (Houston)

Location: Houston, TX
Attendance: 15,998 · Capacity:

2024-25 Southeast Standings

TEAM W L PCT GB STRK
Orlando 9 7 .563 - L1
Miami 6 7 .462 1.5 W1
Atlanta 7 9 .438 2 L1
Charlotte 5 9 .357 3 L2
Washington 2 11 .154 5.5 L9

2024-25 Southwest Standings

TEAM W L PCT GB STRK
Houston 11 5 .688 - W1
Memphis 9 7 .563 2 W1
Dallas 8 7 .533 2.5 W3
San Antonio 7 8 .467 3.5 W1
New Orleans 4 12 .250 7 L3
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