On Sunday night, the Houston Rockets were able to narrowly outlast the Toronto Raptors, despite a slow start.
Defensive stalwart Dillon Brooks led the way with 27 points — hitting 13 of his 14 attempted free throws — in helping the team to a four-point win. Jalen Green trailed with 22 points, and Alperen Sengun added 17 points, 10 rebounds, five assists and five stocks combined.
It was a gritty win over an energetic Toronto squad, and helped the Rockets maintain outright No. 3 in the Western Conference.
On Monday night, though, they’ll have their hands full with the second half of a back-to-back against the Charlotte Hornets.