The Houston Rockets faced a significant blow when their veteran leader, Kevin Durant, remained out of the rotation due to personal reasons in their last matchup against the Phoenix Suns. However, the team stayed firm, dominated the Suns, and secured a major 114-92 win. However, Durant’s potential presence could be beneficial for the team to maintain an upper hand in the league.

In the previous game, the Rockets’ young core showed promise. Amen Thompson took the lead and posted 28 points, eight assists, and seven rebounds. Meanwhile, Alperen Sengun added 18 points with five rebounds and five assists. Moreover, Aaron Holiday stepped in and contributed a vital 22 points, leading the team to a comfortable win.

The Rockets will play their road game against the Golden State Warriors tonight, a

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