US EditionEason Takes over in First Half as Rockets Topple Nets 137-109 in First Win of KD Era
The Rockets scored 137 points with seven players in double figures, capitalizing on Brooklyn's franchise-worst defense allowing 522 points in four games.
- On Monday, the Houston Rockets defeated the Brooklyn Nets 137-109 at Toyota Center for their first victory of the season.
- After Sunday's loss in San Antonio, the short-handed Brooklyn Nets committed 14 turnovers, which produced 23 points for Houston and limited their comeback chances.
- Off the bench, Houston's Tari Eason scored 22 points with five 3-pointers, and Reed Sheppard added 15 points and eight assists, showcasing their efficiency.
- The defeat left Brooklyn Nets with a 0-4 record, and Houston Rockets will host Toronto on Wednesday while Brooklyn hosts Atlanta on Wednesday.
- After two close losses, Houston Rockets snapped that streak with their first win while Brooklyn Nets allowed 522 points through four games, giving Nolan Traoré extended minutes.
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Nets take on the Hawks on 4-game skid
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Rockdale Citizen & Newton Citizen
Behind bench, Rockets take down Nets
Tari Eason scored 22 points off the bench while Alperen Sengun added 21 to pace a balanced attack for the Houston Rockets, who thumped the visiting Brooklyn Nets 137-109 on Monday.
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Rockets rout the winless Nets 137-109 for their first victory of the season
Tari Eason scored 22 points, Alperen Sengun added 21 points, six rebounds and six assists, and the Houston Rockets beat the Brooklyn Nets 137-109 on Monday night for their first victory of the season.
Nets drop to 0-4 after 137-109 loss to Rockets
Someone had to get their first win. The Houston Rockets made sure it wasn’t the Nets, handing Brooklyn a 137-109 loss Monday night at Toyota Center to send it to 0-4 on the young season. Coming off Sunday’s defeat in San Antonio, the Nets looked to salvage the second half of their Texas trip but once again struggled to sustain energy and execution for a full 48 minutes. Brooklyn’s 522 points allowed through four games are the most in franchise h…
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