Jalen Green's 32 Points Lead Rockets Past Hawks, 121-114

Jalen Green led the Houston Rockets to a 121-114 victory over the Atlanta Hawks, scoring 32 points and grabbing 11 rebounds, marking his third game of 30 or more points in the last five outings. The win secured the Rockets' position as the second seed in the Western Conference, improving their record to 47-26 and extending their winning streak to 10 out of 11 games. Despite a strong effort from the Hawks, who narrowed a 25-point deficit to just three in the final moments, Houston's efficient free-throw shooting (26-of-29) helped them hold on for the win. Fred VanVleet added 21 points, while Tari Eason contributed significantly with 14 rebounds. The Rockets now embark on a three-game road trip, starting with a matchup against the Utah Jazz. Meanwhile, the Hawks fell to 35-37, remaining in seventh place in the Eastern Conference playoff race.