Alperen Sengun with 31 points vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
Jazz vs Rockets Game Highlights
The Rockets defeat the Jazz, 143-105. Top Performers – Utah Isaiah Collier – 22 points, 10 assists, 5 rebounds Collin Sexton – 18 points, 4 assists Walker Kessler – 11 points, 12 rebounds, 2 blocks Top Performers – Houston Jalen Green – 22 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists Dillon Brooks – 21 points, Alperen Sengun – 15 points, 14 rebounds, 9 assists With the win, the Rockets clinch a spot in the Playoffs and clinch the Southwest Division. It's the first time they've made the Playoffs since the 2019-20 season. The Rockets are now 50-27 on the year as they've won 13 of their last 15 games. The Jazz fall to 16-61.
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