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Alperen Sengun, Kevin Durant Lead Rockets to Comeback Win over Memphis
Alperen Sengun and Kevin Durant scored 33 points each as Houston's defense limited Memphis to 37% shooting, securing their fifth win in six games, coach timeout aided late control.
- In Houston, the Rockets beat Memphis 108-99 on Friday, led by Sengun and Durant, each scoring 33 points.
- Absent their star guard, the Grizzlies struggled defensively as the Rockets held Memphis to 37% shooting overall and 19% from 3-point range.
- Sengun delivered an efficient night, going 15-for-17 overall after a 7-for-7 first half while Durant shot 11-for-24 with four 3-pointers.
- Houston's fourth-quarter surge produced immediate results as the Houston Rockets went on a 21-9 run to secure their fifth win in six games while the Memphis Grizzlies dropped their third straight despite 17 points each from Jaren Jackson Jr., Grizzlies forward, and Santi Aldama, Grizzlies forward.
- Coach Ime Udoka's timeout with three minutes left helped settle Houston Rockets, illustrating signs of defensive improvement after adding offensive personnel this season.
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Kevin Durant continues to show that he can dominate on the court at 37. During the Houston Rockets recent win over the Memphis Grizzlies, Durant finished with 33 points and eight rebounds.It was the third consecutive game in which Durant scored 30 plus points. He became the fifth player in NBA history to score 30 plus points in three straight games after turning 37. The other players on that list are LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Michael Jordan, …
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Sengun and Durant score 33 apiece as Rockets beat the Grizzlies 108-99
Alperen Sengun and Kevin Durant each scored 33 points as the Houston Rockets broke open a close game in the fourth quarter and beat the Memphis Grizzlies 108-99.
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