Three players scored 20+ points, sending the Wizards to the bottom with a 10-game losing streak. Durant 23+5+4 and Shen Jing 16+13+6

On November 13, the NBA regular season Rockets played against the Wizards at home. The Rockets scored 40+ points in the first two quarters and once expanded their lead by 29 points. The Wizards counterattacked to within 20 points but were unable to reverse the situation. In the end, the Rockets defeated the Wizards 135-112 and won two consecutive games. The Wizards became the first team to lose 10 consecutive games this season, and the Wizards ranked last in the league with 1 win and 11 losses.

Statistics

Rockets: Durant had 23 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists, Smith had 15 points and 8 rebounds, Shen Jing had 16 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists, Amen had 18 points and 8 assists, Sheppard had 5 three-pointers and 21 points, and Ethan had 4 three-pointers and 20 points.

Wizards: George had 16 points, 9 assists and 6 rebounds, Sarr had 25 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists, McCollum had 10 points, Johnson had 12 points, and Whitmore had 11 points.

The stars of this game

Durant, Sheppard and Ethan all scored 20+ points, leading the Rockets to easily defeat the Wizards with a team offensive and send the Wizards to a 10-game losing streak.

Game Review

The Rockets narrowly defeated the Bucks 122-115 in their last away game. The Wizards have suffered 9 consecutive losses in the past 9 games and ranked last in the league. The Rockets are missing Finney-Smith and VanVleet in this game, and the Wizards are missing Koulibaly. The Rockets started the first quarter 12-6, and the Wizards continued to counterattack inside and outside. The Rockets were overtaken by 1 point 18-19 in the middle. The Rockets scored consecutively to regain the lead, but were later chased to 26-25 and only led by 1 point. Durant continued to score to lead a 14-4 offensive. At the end of the first quarter, the Rockets led the Wizards 40-29 by 11 points. The Rockets made 1 of 6 three-pointers in the first quarter, but they made 13 of 21 two-pointers and 11 of 14 free throws. Durant made 5 of 8 and scored 16+2+2. The Rockets had 14 more rebounds than 19-5.

In the second quarter of the game, the Rockets maintained their offensive firepower and scored 40+ points for two consecutive quarters. The Rockets continued to expand their 53-37 lead, and the Wizards caught up to 13 points. The Rockets continued to suppress the Wizards with multiple points. The Rockets expanded their 79-51 lead to 28 points. The Wizards counterattacked slightly to chase points. The Rockets won 41-25 by 16 points in a single quarter. At the end of the first half, the Rockets had expanded their 81-54 lead to 27 points over the Wizards. In the first two quarters of the game, the Rockets had 19 more rebounds 33-14. Four Rockets players scored in double figures, Durant 19+4+3, Shen Jing 11+8+4, Smith 10+5+3 and Ethan 13 points. The Wizards scored in double figures, with Sarr 2+6 and George 10 points.

Back from the halftime break, Okogie made a tip-in to expand the 83-54 lead by 29 points. However, the Rockets' offensive firepower gradually declined. They scored 40+ points in a row compared to the previous two quarters. The Wizards scored 30+ points in a single quarter for the first time in this game. The Rockets were once chased to 91-74 and only led by 17 points. The Rockets used a 9-4 offensive to expand their 22-point advantage. The Wizards responded with a 9-3 offensive to chase points. At the end of the third quarter, the Rockets were chased to 103-87, leading the Wizards by 16 points. In the first three quarters of the game, the Rockets made 10 of 25 three-pointers, Durant 23+5+4 and Shen Jing 13+11+5, leading 6 Rockets players to score in double figures. The Wizards made 11 of 26 three-pointers. Sarr had 22+11 and George had 14 points and 9 assists.

In the final quarter of the game, the Rockets were chased to a 109-94 lead of 15 points in the first 2 minutes. Sheppard hit consecutive three-pointers to extend the score to 121-100 to stop the Wizards. Sarr hit a three-pointer, Amen responded with a mid-range shot, George made a layup to chase the score, and Smith complained about taking a T. After the Rockets blossomed inside and outside, there were 3 minutes and 21 seconds left with a 127-105 lead. Both sides removed their main players. The game lost suspense early and entered garbage time. In the end, the Rockets easily defeated the Wizards.

Starting lineup for both sides

Rockets: Jabari Smith, Shen Jing, Okogie, Durant, Amen

Wizards: Johnson, George, Sarr, McCollum, Middleton