Sengun Powers Rockets Past Hawks
A total of 29 points from Alperen Sengun anchored the Houston Rockets' 120-110 victory over the visiting Atlanta Hawks at Toyota Center on Monday. The performance extended Houston's perfect start to the season, marking their fourth consecutive win. Sengun also contributed nine assists, orchestrating the offense while Jabari Smith Jr. provided a physical presence on the glass with 12 rebounds.
The home crowd of 18,055 witnessed a balanced attack that overwhelmed Atlanta's defense for the majority of the contest.
Early Lead Stretches
The Rockets established control early, taking a 32-35 lead after the first quarter despite the Hawks' strong start. Houston's offense clicked in the second period, where they matched Atlanta's 31 points to close the half with a 63-66 deficit. However, the momentum shifted decisively in the third quarter.
Houston outscored Atlanta 28-19 in that stanza, erasing the early gap and taking a 91-85 lead into the fourth. The Hawks managed to score 25 points in the final period, but it was not enough to overcome the deficit built in the middle of the game.
Key Performances
Sengun was the engine of the Rockets' offense, his 29 points and nine assists forming the core of the team's strategy. Jabari Smith Jr. complemented the backcourt with 12 rebounds, securing critical possessions. On the other side, Jalen Johnson led the Hawks with 21 points and nine rebounds, while Jock Landale added four assists.
