Rockets Extend Winning Streak with Victory over Bulls
Bulls veteran DeMar DeRozan delivered a hard foul on Rockets hotshot Jalen Green, leading to a larger scuffle involving Dillon Brooks.
Game Highlights
- Jalen Green scored 26 points, Dillon Brooks added 23, and three reserves scored in double figures.
- Rockets shot 50.5% from the floor.
- Jock Landale added 17 points and 12 rebounds, Aaron Holiday tallied 15 points, and Jeff Green had 14 points and 7 rebounds off the Houston bench.
Key Moments
After a scuffle between DeRozan and Brooks, the Rockets regained control and closed the third quarter strongly.
Ayo Dosunmu scored a career-high 35 points for the Bulls, with all five starters scoring in double figures.
Game Turnaround
The Rockets surged ahead in the first quarter, led by Holiday’s performance, and maintained their lead throughout the game.
Despite a Bulls comeback led by Dosunmu, the Rockets held on for a 127-117 victory.