Atlanta Hawks defeated the Houston Rockets with a score of 134:127, with Trae Young standing out as the standout performer.
This marked the 11th consecutive home victory for the Hawks against the Rockets, and Bogdan Bogdanovic played a crucial role in Atlanta’s triumph alongside Trae Young. Bogdanovic contributed 22 points, five rebounds, and four assists. Young showcased an impressive performance with 30 points and 14 successful assists.
This game marked the fifth consecutive match in which Young scored at least 30 points and recorded 10 assists, marking the longest streak in his career. The last two NBA players to achieve this in five consecutive games were Russell Westbrook in 2017 and Michael Jordan in 1989.
Jabari Smith Jr. led the Rockets with a career-high 34 points and 13 rebounds, while Fred VanVleet had a season-high 32 points along with 15 assists.
The Los Angeles Clippers currently boast the longest winning streak in the league, extending to nine victories. They secured their latest win last night on the road against the Dallas Mavericks, despite Luka Doncic’s stellar performance with 28 points, 10 assists, and 9 rebounds.
Kawhi Leonard once again demonstrated his excellent form, concluding the game with 30 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 assists. Norman Powell added 21 points, while James Harden contributed 17 points and 11 assists. Ivica Zubac recorded 12 points and 9 rebounds.
In the Dallas Mavericks’ squad, former Partizan player Dante Exum played for 40 minutes and scored 16 points.