November 2nd - The NBA regular season continued, with the Houston Rockets defeating the Toronto Raptors 139-121 on the road. Durant continued his hot streak, scoring 31 points and grabbing 5 rebounds, while Shen Jing contributed 18 points, 8 rebounds, and 9 assists, leading the team to an easy victory.

At the start of the first quarter, the Raptors quickly found their rhythm, taking a 5-2 lead. However, the Rockets, led by Durant and Smith, swiftly rallied to take the lead and establish a double-digit advantage. Smith hit two three-pointers in the quarter, scoring 10 points and helping the Rockets finish the first quarter with a 39-30 lead.

In the second quarter, the Raptors briefly took the lead thanks to scores from Barnes and Ingram, but the Rockets quickly regained their composure and relied on consecutive scores from Shen Jing and the bench players to regain control of the game, leading 70-63 at halftime .

After switching sides, the Rockets continued their offensive surge, with Thompson and Smith taking turns scoring, widening the gap to as much as 17 points. Despite the Raptors' valiant efforts to catch up, and Ingram's consecutive mid-range jumpers, they couldn't stop the Rockets' efficient offense. After three quarters, the Rockets led 106-91.

In the final quarter, the Raptors narrowed the gap to 110-119 , but Durant hit three crucial three-pointers to seal the victory. Ultimately, the Rockets won 139-121, extending their winning streak.

Rockets player statistics

Durant 31 points, 5 rebounds, 1 assist; Smith 25 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists; Shen Jing 18 points, 8 rebounds, 9 assists; Thompson 18 points, 9 rebounds, 7 assists; Ethan 14 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists; Adams 12 points, 12 rebounds, 2 assists; Okogie 10 points, 1 rebound, 2 assists.

Raptors player statistics

Barnes 31 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists; Ingram 29 points, 2 rebounds, 4 assists; Quickley 15 points, 3 rebounds, 7 assists; Boyles 13 points, 1 rebound, 2 assists; Barrett 10 points, 2 rebounds, 4 assists; Mamukirashvili 10 points, 1 rebound, 2 assists.