The Houston Rockets played arguably their best game in three years, taking down the Sacramento Kings 122-97 with some tight defense and solid three-point shooting to win their third straight game and even their record at 3-3.
It was a complete, all-around game for the Rockets, who dominated the entire contest and in pretty much every statistical category. They were up 25 points at halftime and 37 points after three quarters and began the fourth quarter with a mostly cleared bench. We wouldn’t see the starting lineup again.
The Rockets held the Kings to just 45 percent from the field, but below 40 percent before the final frame, and they were solid at all D levels and in defensive help for the majority of the night.