The NBA continued with 13 matches. The Rockets defeated the Eastern Conference leaders Nets, which they hosted. The Rockets drew attention with their consecutive wins after a 15-game losing streak.
Eric Gordon had 21 points, Garrison Mathews had 19 points, 3 steals and Christian Wood had 12 points, 15 rebounds and 3 blocks for the Rockets. Alperen Şengün contributed 6 points and 2 rebounds.
James Harden, who had 25 points, 11 rebounds and 8 assists, tried to keep the Nets on the field without Kevin Durant.
Cavaliers end Bulls streak
Cleveland Cavaliers defeated Chicago Bulls 115-92, who were struggling for leadership in the Eastern Conference, ending their opponent’s 4-game winning streak.
The host Cavaliers were led by Darius Garland with 24 points and 6 assists, Evan Mobley with 16 points, 9 rebounds and 5 blocks, and Jarrett Allen, who had a “double double” with 13 points and 12 rebounds. Cedi Osman also finished the game with 6 points, 3 steals and 2 blocks.
Zach LaVine had 23 points, 9 assists, Lonzo Ball had 19 points, 7 assists, 3 steals and Nikola Vucevic had 18 points and 12 rebounds for the Bulls.
Miami Heat, who had a hard time due to injuries, managed to win the Milwaukee Bucks fight at home 113-104. Caleb Martin scored a career-high 28 points for the Heat, while Kyle Lowry scored a “double double” with 22 points and 13 assists. Ömer Faruk Yurtseven scored 2 points.
