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Houston began a three-game road trip with Thursday's 121-110 victory (box score) in Utah. For the Rockets, it's the 11th win in their last 12 games.
Houston (48-26) remains at No. 2 in the Western Conference standings, while the Jazz (16-58) are still in last place. With losses by the No. 4 Lakers and No. 5 Grizzlies (both 44-29), the Rockets extended their lead to 3.5 games for a top-four seed and home-court advantage in at least the first round of the 2025 playoffs. Only eight regular-season games remain for the Rockets, who own the tiebreaker versus Memphis and currently lead it versus Los Angeles (1-0 head-to-head with two games left to play).
The big individual story for the Rockets was All-Star center Alperen Sengun, who dominated his matchup versus Utah's Walker Kessler with a game-high 33 points, 10 rebounds, and 2 blocks. He shot 11-of-19 from the field (57.9%) and 11-of-13 on free throws (84.6%).
Other statistics of note included:
Thompson returned from a one-game absence due to left ankle soreness, though backup center Steven Adams sat out with right wrist pain.
Second-year wing prospect Brice Sensabaugh was outstanding for the Jazz with 17 points and 4 rebounds in 24 minutes, making all six of his shot attempts and going 5-of-5 from 3-point range.
Houston finishes out its three-game road trip with a back-to-back against the Phoenix Suns (35-38) and Los Angeles Lakers (44-29) on Sunday and Monday nights, respectively.
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This article originally appeared on Rockets Wire: Alperen Sengun dominant in Utah as Rockets extend lead in playoff race
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Houston (48-26) remains at No. 2 in the Western Conference standings, while the Jazz (16-58) are still in last place. With losses by the No. 4 Lakers and No. 5 Grizzlies (both 44-29), the Rockets extended their lead to 3.5 games for a top-four seed and home-court advantage in at least the first round of the 2025 playoffs. Only eight regular-season games remain for the Rockets, who own the tiebreaker versus Memphis and currently lead it versus Los Angeles (1-0 head-to-head with two games left to play).
The big individual story for the Rockets was All-Star center Alperen Sengun, who dominated his matchup versus Utah's Walker Kessler with a game-high 33 points, 10 rebounds, and 2 blocks. He shot 11-of-19 from the field (57.9%) and 11-of-13 on free throws (84.6%).
Other statistics of note included:
- Jalen Green: 21 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists; 8-of-20 shooting (40.0%), 4-of-10 on 3-pointers (40.0%)
- Tari Eason: 15 points, 6 rebounds; 6-of-10 shooting (60.0%), 3-of-5 on 3-pointers (60.0%)
- Amen Thompson: 15 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals; 7-of-11 shooting (63.6%)
- Jabari Smith Jr.: 11 points, 10 rebounds; 4-of-12 shooting (33.3%)
- Dillon Brooks: 10 points, 3 assists; 2-of-4 from 3-point range (50.0%)
Thompson returned from a one-game absence due to left ankle soreness, though backup center Steven Adams sat out with right wrist pain.
Second-year wing prospect Brice Sensabaugh was outstanding for the Jazz with 17 points and 4 rebounds in 24 minutes, making all six of his shot attempts and going 5-of-5 from 3-point range.
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Houston finishes out its three-game road trip with a back-to-back against the Phoenix Suns (35-38) and Los Angeles Lakers (44-29) on Sunday and Monday nights, respectively.
More: ESPN’s Carlos Boozer makes case for Rockets as West’s second-best team
This article originally appeared on Rockets Wire: Alperen Sengun dominant in Utah as Rockets extend lead in playoff race
Continue reading...
