Author of 49 points of which 26 in the second half, 15/27 in shooting of which 6/15 from three, a perfect 13/13 in free throws and 8 rebounds in 36 minutes of play, Lauri Markkanen dominates the Rockets and sets the career points record.
After a strong start to the season, Utah is holding on to tenth place in the Western Conference with 20 wins and 21 losses. Houston is last in the league with Charlotte at 10-29.