The Rockets easily defeated the Jazz 140-106. Durant contributed 25 points, 5 rebounds, and 6 assists, while Thompson added 21 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 assists. For the Jazz, Williams scored 27 points, 11 rebounds, and 4 assists, while Bailey contributed 22 points, 6 rebounds, and 1 assist.

In the first quarter, Durant led the Rockets on a scoring run, combining inside and outside play to establish a lead. While the Jazz offered some sporadic responses, the Rockets were generally more efficient. At the end of the first quarter, the Rockets led 34-22. In the second quarter, the Rockets relied on Smith's consecutive three-pointers to quickly widen the gap. Durant's scoring helped the Rockets extend their lead to over 20 points at one point. At halftime, the Rockets led 69-50.

After switching sides, the Jazz attempted a comeback, but the Rockets' offense remained fierce. Shen Jing's solid inside play, combined with Sheppard and Ethan's outside shooting, extended the lead to nearly 30 points. At the end of the third quarter, the Rockets led 107-78 . In the final quarter, the Rockets maintained their lead at around 30 points. Ultimately, the Rockets defeated the Jazz 140-106 .

Jazz player statistics

Williams had 27 points , 11 rebounds , and 4 assists; Bailey had 22 points , 6 rebounds , and 1 assist; Sensab had 20 points, 3 rebounds , and 5 assists ; Flipovsky had 17 points, 7 rebounds , and 2 assists; Sibwe had 15 points, 10 rebounds , and 1 assist; Cunchar had 3 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists; Chandler had 2 points , 1 rebound, and 4 assists; Mben had 2 rebounds and 2 assists .

Rockets player statistics

Durant 25 points , 5 rebounds , 6 assists; Thompson 21 points, 8 rebounds , 4 assists; Shen Jing 19 points , 4 rebounds, 5 assists; Smith 18 points , 5 rebounds; Ethan 16 points , 7 rebounds; Sheppard 12 points , 2 rebounds , 7 assists; Tate 7 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists; Finney - Smith 7 points, 2 rebounds , 1 assist

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