In a potential West Finals preview, the Houston Rockets made a statement against the league-best OKC Thunder.
Jalen Green lifted off with 34 points that led to a commanding 125-111 Rockets blasting of the Thunder to halt OKC’s 11-game winning streak, Saturday, April 5.
Jalen Green goes REVERSE on the lob 😲
— NBA (@NBA) April 5, 2025
It marked Green’s 14th 30-point game of the season as Alperen Sengun muscled his way to 31 markers for a second straight Houston win.
This Sengun spin & slam was NASTY. 😤
— NBA (@NBA) April 5, 2025
The Rockets took control in majority of their fifth meeting with the Thunder this season, leading by as many as 23 points en route to improving their record to 51-27.
Houston also earned their 14th victory in the last 16 games – the first time they accomplished the feat since 2019.
CLAMPS 🔒
— Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) April 5, 2025
Meanwhile, Jalen Williams took the scoring cudgels for OKC (64-13) with 33 points while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 22 markers to extend his consecutive 20-point scoring streak to 70 games.
Houston vies for a third straight win when the Rockets visit the Golden State Warriors (45-31) while Oklahoma City hosts the LA Lakers (46-30).
(With reports from Pao Ambat)
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