Rockets Dominate with Durant's Brilliance
The Houston Rockets secured their fourth straight win against the Raptors [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YxSI3StGCcw]. Kevin Durant's 29 points anchored an offense relying on isolation plays.
Durant shot efficiently, making 12 of 16 attempts, and grabbed seven rebounds. Amen Thompson contributed 23 points, marking his fifth game with 20+ points in the last six outings. The Rockets dominated the boards, outrebounding Toronto 52-30, which led to 22 second-chance points compared to the Raptors' five. Houston shot 60% in the first quarter. Houston is now tied for third in the Western Conference with a 40-24 record. This win marks their fourth straight against the Raptors. The Rockets' longest winning streak in history is 22 games, achieved in the 2007-08 season. They are 29-4 this season when holding opponents under 100 points.
