Rockets Thump Bulls, 133-118, to Snap Losing Streak
Road is Where the Heart Is. Papa Sengun. Tougher Road Ahead.
No luck (except Papa Sengun) was involved as the Rockets snapped their five-game losing streak with a triumphant 133-118 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Monday night. Kevin Porter Jr. was spectacular for Houston. KPJ scored 36 points on 14-for-22 shooting, while also contributing 9 assists and 7 rebounds. Aleperen Sengun had arguably the best game of his young career. Sengun finished with 25 points, 11 rebounds, and 6 assists on the evening. His dad was in attendance, which he said gave him good luck. Here’s to Papa Sengun attending more Rockets games after the team’s performance in Chicago.
Jalen Green added 24 points for the Rockets, who led by ten points after the first period, but trailed by one at halftime. Houston came out ready in the third quarter, outscoring the Bulls 35-24 in the period, and essentially taking control of the game. DeMar DeRozan led Chicago with 31 points.
The Rockets played with more heart on the road. Hopefully, they continue playing with that passion as the schedule toughens up. Coming up, Houston has road games against the Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks, two tough opponents. And then they return home to host a hot New York Knicks team on New Year’s Eve. The squad needs to continue playing with the effort they displayed in Chicago if they want to win one of their next three games. And in Boston… they’ll need a lot of luck to be the Celtics.