Rockets Defeat Wizards 107-92 in Houston

Alperen Sengun led the Houston Rockets to a 107-92 victory over the Washington Wizards, recording his eighth double-double with 27 points and 17 rebounds. Despite the absence of point guard Fred VanVleet due to a hamstring injury, the Rockets relied on Sengun's dominance in the paint and fast break opportunities, finishing with a 58-34 rebounding advantage. The Wizards made a late push in the fourth quarter, narrowing the lead to six points, but Sengun responded with key plays to regain control for Houston. Jalen Green contributed 18 points, while Amen Thompson added 13 points and key defensive efforts. The Wizards struggled offensively, with Kyle Kuzma leading their team with 18 points on inefficient shooting, as they suffered their fifth consecutive loss. The victory improved the Rockets' record to 7-4, marking their best start since the 2019-20 season.