The Houston Rockets hosted the Washington Wizards in an intense and exciting game in the NBA.
Leading the Rockets was star player John Wall with 24 points, followed by Eric Gordon and Victor Oladipo, each contributing 20 points, leading Houston to a 107-88 victory over Washington. This win marked the Rockets' third consecutive victory, the team's best streak of the current season. Wall also recorded five assists and teamed up with Oladipo to score ten consecutive points in the fourth quarter, putting the Rockets ahead at 93-79 on their path to victory.
DeMarcus Cousins added 19 points, grabbed 11 rebounds, and made five steals to help Houston secure the win, despite the absence of Christian Wood. On the other side, Washington's star player Bradley Beal, the leading scorer in the league this season, scored 33 points on 12 of 28 shooting attempts.
Russell Westbrook, who was traded to the Wizards in exchange for Wall, contributed 19 points, 11 rebounds, and seven assists. It's worth noting that the Wizards' performance was impacted by the absence of six players due to health and safety protocols related to the league.
