Rockets spoil Hawks’ home opener
The Houston Rockets beat the Atlanta Hawks 121-114 in the Hawks’ home opener at State Farm Arena.
The Rockets took control with a 20-8 run in the first quarter and led by as many as 20.
Kevin Durant scored 22 points, and Reed Sheppard added 19 points and seven assists. The Rockets had seven players in double-digit scoring.
For the Hawks, Jalen Johnson had 26 points, nine rebounds and 16 assists, and Dyson Daniels added 18 points and eight rebounds on 8-of-11 shooting. Aaron Wiggins scored 16 points off the bench.
The Rockets shot 48.3% from the field and 40.0% from 3 to the Hawks’ 44.8% and 26.5%. Daniels fouled out.











