The Houston Rockets beat the Orlando Magic 116-108 for their eighth straight win.
The Rockets took control with a 22-8 run bridging the second and third quarters and led by as many as 16.
Jalen Green scored 26 points (11 in the third quarter). Alperen Sengun added 22 points (14 in the paint) and 12 rebounds, and Tari Eason had 16 points, 9 rebounds and 5 steals on 7 for 10 shooting.
For the Magic, Paolo Banchero scored 31 points, and Franz Wagner added 20 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists. Goga Bitadze had 19 points and 8 rebounds on 8 for 10 shooting off the bench.
The Rockets shot 46.9% from the field and 31.4% from 3 to the Magic’s 44.6% and 25.7%. They did not make a field goal in the last 5:43. The Rockets outscored the Magic 18-3 in 5 minutes with Adams, VanVleet, Brooks, Green and Smith on the floor together.