The Rockets defeated the Nets, 112-101. Alperen Sengun led the Rockets with his fifth 30-point game of the year with 30 points, eight rebounds, and four assists as Fred VanVleet added 21 points, six rebounds, and 10 assists. This was VanVleet's thirteenth game of the year with 10 or more assists, marking a new career-best for such games. Mikal Bridges and Cameron Johnson had 15 points apiece for Brooklyn. Houston improves to 17-15 as the Nets move to 15-20.