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Durant's Rockets Soar to 3-0 Start
25 Oct
Summary
- Kevin Durant led Rockets to a 121-114 victory over Hawks.
- Houston improved to an undefeated 3-0 season start.
- Atlanta's 3-point shooting struggled, hitting only 27.1%.
Kevin Durant spearheaded the Houston Rockets to a 121-114 win against the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday, marking an impressive 3-0 start to their season. This early success mirrors the Rockets' franchise-record 2017-18 campaign. Houston's offense showcased depth with seven players scoring in double figures, led by Durant's 22 points.
Tari Eason and Reed Sheppard each contributed 19 points, with Sheppard stepping in for Fred VanVleet. Alperen Sengun recorded a double-double with 17 points and 10 rebounds, complemented by Amen Thompson's 17 points and 11 rebounds. The Rockets' victory was further cemented by their superior 3-point shooting, converting 14 of 35 attempts compared to Atlanta's 13 of 48.
Despite a late rally from the Hawks, highlighted by Jalen Johnson's near triple-double (26 points, 16 assists, 9 rebounds), Houston maintained control. The Rockets extended their winning streak against Atlanta to five games, with another matchup scheduled for Monday in Houston.
