Fred VanVleet delivered a season-high 38 points, including a clutch three-pointer and crucial free throws in the final moments, to lead the Houston Rockets to a 119-116 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder in a battle of the Western Conference’s top two teams.
VanVleet shot 13-of-14 from the free throw line and hit five triples, propelling the Rockets to their third straight win and improving their record to 15-6.
VanVleet’s late-game heroics began with a three-pointer that put the Rockets up 113-110 with 1:29 left, and he sealed the victory by connecting on four free throws in the final minute.
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The Rockets’ balanced play allowed them to withstand a strong effort from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who paced the Thunder with 32 points and eight rebounds.
With the loss, Oklahoma City dropped to 15-5, narrowly holding on to the best record in the West.
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