Houston Rockets win against New York Knicks

A close game between Houston and New York ended in favor of the Rockets 109-97. Alperen Sengun, 25 points for the Rockets, and Jalen Brunson, 29 points for the Knicks, delivered a high-flying duel. Who would have thought the Rockets would end up…

On Tuesday night, NBA fans witnessed an electrifying game between the Houston Rockets and the New York Knicks. This regular season game, played on the Rockets floor, kept all of its promises. At the end of a tight and fast game, it was the Rockets in the end who got the last word, winning 109-97 against the beating Knicks.

Sengun and VanVleet, Duo Winning Rockets

The Rockets’ victory depends largely on the XXL performance of two of their key players: Alperen Sengun etc Fred VanVleet. Turkish pivot Sengun, particularly lively, finished the game with 25 points, 14 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 blocks. A real statement in the racket that really affected New York’s defense.

His friend Fred VanVleet was not left out. The director, who arrived this summer from the Toronto Raptors, put the play of his team perfectly. Author of 19 points, 5 assists and 2 interceptions, he was invaluable in hot moments to allow Houston to keep the advantage.

To complete this duo, other Rockets players also contributed to this success. We are thinking especially about it Jalen Green and his 15 or even points Tari Eason who finished with 7 points and 5 rebounds coming off the bench.

Brunson, alone in the face of adversity

On the Knicks side, despite the defeat, we have to celebrate a good performance Jalen Brunson. The leader, who was hired in the off-season, carried his team at arm’s length. With 29 points, 8 assists and 3 rebounds, he was the main offensive threat for New York.

Unfortunately for the Knicks, Brunson didn’t get enough support. Karl-Anthony Towns he certainly achieved a double-double with 17 points and 19 rebounds, but his offensive impact was too limited. in terms of AND Anunoby etc Mikal Bridgesthey were clumsy, changing only 43% and 50% of their pictures respectively.

We did our best but Houston was stronger tonight. We must learn from this loss and continue to work.

– Jalen Brunson, after the game

Houston is moving forward

For the Rockets, this win feels good after a mixed start to the season. The Texan team is currently in 12th place in the Western Conference with a record of 5 wins and 7 losses. But the potential is there and this benchmark game against the Knicks is proof.

Houston can count on an interesting team mix young talents etc experienced veterans. The promising Jabari Smith Jrdrafted 3rd overall in 2022, continues. Together with Sengun, it could very well be one of the front court the most exciting in the league in the years to come.

New York must respond

Conversely, New York maintains 6th place in the East despite this setback. But the gap is closing with the teams on the edge of the top 8 and the Knicks have no right to make any more mistakes. The next home game against the Brooklyn Nets will already be crucial to restart the machine.

Coach Tom Thibodeau needs to find solutions to better integrate his recruits and streamline the offensive game. The trio Brunson-Barrett-Randle sometimes he thought of playing too much alone. A general change will be needed to hope for a spot in the playoffs.

This duel between the Rockets and Knicks, although it was early in the season, could be a turning point for these two franchises. Houston has shown some positives and hopes to capitalize on this positive momentum. New York, for its part, must respond quickly to avoid seeing its direct rivals leave. The NBA season hasn’t just started but it’s already intense!