Rockets capture the Grizzlies, extending their winning streak to five! Amen posts 28+10+7, Sengun 20+16+7, Durant 5 of 18 shooting

On November 6th Beijing time, the Rockets beat the Grizzlies 124-109 away, earning their fifth straight victory and giving the Grizzlies their fourth consecutive defeat. Amen Thompson shone with 28 points, 10 boards, and 7 assists, and Sengun added 20 points, 16 rebounds, and 7 assists. Durant had an off night, shooting 5-for-18 for 11 points. Seven Rockets players reached double digits in scoring. At halftime, they held a 9-point lead and widened the gap in the second half to secure the win. Morant scored 17 points on 6 of 19 shooting.

Statistics

Rockets: Amen 28 points, 10 rebounds, 7 assists; Sengun 20 points, 16 rebounds, 7 assists, 6 turnovers; Smith Jr. 16 points, 4 boards; Okogie 13 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists; Durant 11 points, 4 rebounds, 5 assists; Eason 16 points, 5 rebounds; Shepard 12 points; Capela 6 points, 10 rebounds

Grizzlies: Morant 17 points, 5 rebounds, 8 assists; Spencer 19 points, 5 threes; Aldama 16 points, 4 rebounds; Randall 11 points; Williams 10 points, 4 rebounds; Jaren Jackson Jr. 9 points, 6 rebounds, 5 blocks; Coward 7 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists; Wells 8 points

Player of the Game

With Durant struggling, Amen stepped up impressively to help the Rockets secure their fifth straight victory.

Game Recap

In the first quarter, Sengun scored 5 straight points, Amen completed a 2+1 play, and the Rockets started with a 10-2 run. Morant hit a three, Smith Jr. scored a mid-range jumper. Randall also nailed a three, and Amen caught fire with 7 consecutive points. The Grizzlies went to the free-throw line repeatedly, Durant scored on a mid-range shot, and Eason drained a three. Capela scored on consecutive alley-oops, with the Rockets leading by 13. Aldama hit a three, Durant stole the ball and dunked. At the end of the quarter, the Rockets led 34-22 over the Grizzlies.

In the second quarter, Bassey threw down two dunks, Spencer hit a three, and the Grizzlies went on a 7-0 run. Shepard scored on a mid-range jumper, Smith Jr. made a layup, and Eason hit another three as the Rockets answered with a 7-0 run. Spencer hit another three, and Shepard responded from beyond the arc. Amen kept attacking inside, scoring 4 straight points, Aldama completed a 2+1 on the break, Durant hit a three, Amen and Aldama exchanged dunks, and Durant added another slam. The Grizzlies regained their three-point shooting touch with Williams, Randall, and Morant all hitting threes. At halftime, the Rockets led 60-51.

In the first half, Rockets’ Amen Thompson scored 18 points with 6 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 steals; Sengun had 10 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists; Durant scored 9 points. For the Grizzlies, Aldama led with 12 points, Morant had 7 points and 5 assists, while Jaren Jackson Jr. was scoreless but contributed 3 rebounds and 3 blocks.

After the break, Wells hit a three, Jackson scored his first basket on a mid-range jumper. Okogie dunked, Sengun scored on a hook shot. Amen and Durant scored consecutively, Smith Jr. added 5 straight points, Randall hit a three, and Okogie made 3 consecutive threes, pushing the Rockets’ lead to 21. Aldama dunked, Williams hit a three, Wells scored on a layup, and the Grizzlies went on a 7-0 run. Shepard scored 4 straight points, Morant scored on a floater, and Coward made a mid-range jumper. After three quarters, the Rockets led 94-80.

In the final quarter, Spencer hit consecutive threes, Shepard, Smith Jr., and Eason also made threes. Sengun scored on a mid-range jumper, with the Rockets leading by 18. Spencer scored 7 straight points, Eason added 5 consecutive points. Morant kept driving to the basket successfully, Sengun made a putback, and Amen scored 7 straight points. Jackson scored inside, but the gap remained large. In the last two minutes, both teams rested their starters, and the Rockets cruised to an easy victory.

Starting Lineups

Rockets: Amen, Okogie, Durant, Smith Jr., Sengun

Grizzlies: Morant, Wells, Pope, Jackson, Randall