Rockets Secure Narrow Win Over Pistons 101-99

The Houston Rockets narrowly defeated the Detroit Pistons 101-99, with Alperen Sengun scoring five of his 27 points in the final 2:28 to secure the win. Despite a late chance to tie with free throws, Pistons' Tobias Harris missed crucial shots. Cade Cunningham delivered a strong performance for Detroit with 26 points, nine assists, and eight rebounds but fell short of a fourth consecutive triple-double. Tari Eason added 18 points for Houston, including key baskets in the fourth quarter. The Rockets overcame poor three-point shooting in the first half by dominating the offensive boards. Both teams will face new opponents in their upcoming games, with the Rockets hosting the Wizards and the Pistons playing the Heat.