The Houston Rockets defeated the Sacramento Kings 100-91 to win their 10th straight and achieve their goal of leaving for the All-Star break on a win streak.
New acquisition Joe Johnson made his debut as a Rocket posting a pithy 9 points in 31 minutes (it was five points until Johnson made four free throws on intentional fouls in the game’s closing minute). The seven time All-Star spent the overwhelming majority of his time standing in the corner as a spot up shooter.
The game didn’t send a signal for how Johnson fits in Houston.