Rockets End Thunder's 11-Game Winning Streak With 125-111 Victory

Jalen Green's impressive 34-point performance, alongside Alperen Sengun's 31 points, propelled the Houston Rockets to a 125-111 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. This win ended the Thunder's 11-game winning streak. The Rockets, currently second in the Western Conference, improved their record against the top-seeded Thunder to 2-3. Oklahoma City experienced its first loss since March 10.

The Rockets established a commanding lead early, going up by 23 points in the first half. However, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander narrowed the gap to nine with just over seven minutes left in the game. Green then contributed five points during a crucial 7-2 run, extending Houston's lead to 113-99 midway through the final quarter. The Thunder couldn't close the gap further.

Jalen Williams led Oklahoma City with 33 points, while Gilgeous-Alexander added 22 points. This marked his 70th consecutive game scoring at least 20 points, surpassing Michael Jordan for the fourth-longest single-season streak in NBA history. Despite these efforts, Oklahoma City couldn't overcome Houston's strong performance.

In the third quarter, Houston extended their lead to 93-73 with a decisive 10-2 run. However, Gilgeous-Alexander responded with eight points during a 12-3 run for Oklahoma City, reducing Houston's advantage to 96-85 as they entered the fourth quarter.

Chet Holmgren of Oklahoma City scored 20 points and achieved a career-high by making six three-pointers. This was notable as he had struggled from long range in his previous three games, hitting only one out of eleven attempts.

The Rockets' victory showcased their ability to maintain composure and extend leads when challenged. Their strong offensive plays and defensive resilience were key factors in securing this important win against a formidable opponent like Oklahoma City.