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NBA's Nightly Recap | November 13, 2026

14 HOURS AGO • YOUTUBE

Houston takes on Washington after Sengun's 43-point game

Houston faces the Washington Wizards after Alperen Sengun scored 43 points in the Rockets' 125-118 victory against the Utah Jazz

14 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

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17 HOURS AGO • YOUTUBE

Alperin Sengun scores 43 points to power Rockets past skidding Jazz 125-118

Alperin Sengun scored 43 points and pulled down 12 rebounds as the Houston Rockets held off Utah 125-118 in NBA Cup play, handing the Jazz their 11th consecutive loss

17 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Alperen Sengün - Pours in 43 points Sengun finished with 43 points (17-24 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 8-12 FT), 12 rebounds, five assists, one steal and one block across 37 minutes in Friday's 125-118 win over the Jazz.

Impact Sengun was virtually unstoppable offensively, shooting 70.8 percent from the field while leading all scorers with 43 points. The versatile big man also paced Houston with 12 rebounds and contributed five assists, delivering an outstanding all-around fantasy performance. Sengun's offensive dominance was particularly important on a night when Kevin Durant shot just 5-for-14 from the field, and his ability to produce elite numbers across multiple categories continues to make him a cornerstone fantasy option.

17 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Bogdan Bogdanovic - Provides spark off bench Friday Bogdanovic registered 11 points (3-5 FG, 3-4 3PT, 2-2 FT), three assists, one rebound and one block over 12 minutes during Friday's 125-118 win over the Jazz on Friday.

Impact Bogdanovic was limited to five minutes of playing time through three quarters but earned his playing time in the fourth, when he scored eight of his 11 points to help the Rockets seal the victory in Friday's NBA Cup clash. It was just the third time in 13 regular-season games that Bogdanovic scored in double digits, but he figures to see more playing time off the bench for at least the next two games while Marcus Smart serves out the rest of his three-game suspension.

17 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Tari Eason - Double-doubles off bench Friday Eason finished Friday's 125-118 win over Utah with 14 points (6-13 FG, 2-5 3Pt), 11 rebounds and two assists over 33 minutes.

Impact Eason was one of three Rockets players to record a double-double Friday, with six of his 11 rebounds coming on the offensive glass. It was the second double-double of the season for the fifth-year pro, who is averaging 9.3 points, 6.0 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.3 threes, 0.8 blocks and 0.8 steals over 24.7 minutes per game in November.

17 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Durant - Drains 10 free throws Friday Durant finished Friday's 125-118 win over the Jazz with 22 points (5-14 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 10-10 FT), six assists and three rebounds over 33 minutes.

Impact Durant scored 10 of his 22 points in the first quarter -- with six of those points coming from the charity stripe -- and the veteran forward finished second on the Rockets in scoring behind Alperen Sengun (43 points). Durant has scored 20-plus points in each of his last five outings, and during that stretch he has averaged 21.4 points, 6.8 rebounds and 4.8 assists over 35.1 minutes per game, although he's connected on only 41.9 percent of his field-goal attempts in that span (including 30.4 percent from three on 4.6 3PA/G).

17 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Amen Thompson - Double-doubles vs. Utah Thompson posted 12 points (4-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-5 FT), 11 rebounds, three assists and one block over 41 minutes in a 125-118 win over the Jazz on Friday.

Impact Thompson took a back seat in the scoring category to Alperen Sengun (43 points) and Kevin Durant (22 points), but Thompson was one of three Rockets players to log a double-double during Friday's win. It was the fourth double-double of the season for Thompson and first since Oct. 24 against the Hawks. The fourth-year pro is averaging 13.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.2 blocks and 0.7 steals over 33.5 minutes per game in November.

17 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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1 DAY AGO • SI.COM

Marcus Smart - Hit with three-game suspension Smart has been suspended three games for throwing a punch during Wednesday's matchup against Golden State, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Impact Smart, who was ejected from Wednesday's game for punching Charles Bassey, will begin serving his suspension Friday night against the Jazz, meaning he'll be eligible to return Wednesday versus Indiana. Bruce Thornton and Reed Sheppard should be in line for more minutes while Smart serves his three-game ban.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Rockets Coach Provides More Detail on Marcus Smart Ejection On Wednesday, the Houston Rockets picked up a 115-108 victory over the Golden State Warriors. Marcus Smart scored six points over 17 minutes...

2 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Tari Eason - Quiet stretch continues Eason totaled six points (2-11 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds and one block in 22 minutes during Wednesday's 115-108 victory over the Warriors.

Impact Eason's production has tapered off a bit lately, but he's still chipping across the board while sharing a prominent bench role alongside Reed Sheppard for the Rockets. Over his past seven appearances, Eason has averaged 8.7 points, 5.9 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.0 blocks in 22.8 minutes per game.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Amen Thompson - Delivers 19 points in Wednesday's win Thompson had 19 points (8-11 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-5 FT), seven rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one steal over 29 minutes during Wednesday's 115-108 win over the Warriors.

Impact The fourth-year guard tied Alperen Sengun for second on the Rockets in scoring behind Kevin Durant's 20, as all five members of the starting lineup chipped in at least 14 points. It was Thompson's best offensive showing since Oct. 28, and on the season he's averaging 15.3 points, 6.8 boards, 3.1 assists, 1.2 steals and 0.7 blocks through 12 games while shooting 51.4 percent from the floor.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Fred VanVleet - Strong showing in win over Warriors VanVleet had 18 points (6-9 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, six assists and three steals over 30 minutes during Wednesday's 115-108 victory over Golden State.

Impact The veteran point guard contributed at both ends of the court, as he drained multiple three-pointers for the seventh straight appearance. VanVleet did get held out for the second game of a back-to-back during that period, something that will likely continue to happen all season, but over that stretch he's averaging 16.0 points, 5.0 assists, 3.4 threes, 3.1 boards and 1.0 steals while shooting 41.4 percent from long range.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Durant - Pops for team-high 20 in win Durant posted 20 points (8-17 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds and five assists across 34 minutes during Wednesday's 115-108 win over the Warriors.

Impact Every member of the Houston starting five scored at least 14 points, but Durant's 20 led the way. The 38-year-old forward has scored at least 20 points in four straight games and nine of 12 to begin the season, averaging 20.9 points, 6.1 boards, 3.6 assists, 1.3 threes and 1.3 blocks as one of the top offensive options in a very balanced attack.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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2 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Marcus Smart suspended 3 games by the NBA for throwing a punch at Warriors' Bassey

Marcus Smart of the Houston Rockets has been suspended for three games for throwing a punch at Charles Bassey of the Golden State Warriors

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Rockets and Jazz meet Friday in NBA Cup group stage

The Houston Rockets host the Utah Jazz in an NBA Cup in-season tournament group play matchup

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

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2 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Alperen Sengün - Double-doubles with nine dimes Sengun tallied 19 points (8-14 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-4 FT), 13 rebounds, nine assists, one steal and one block over 37 minutes in Wednesday's 115-108 victory over the Warriors.

Impact This was Sengun's second straight double-double and his third consecutive game with just two turnovers. The Rockets are riding a two-game winning streak and will have a great chance to make it three in a row Friday against the banged-up Jazz.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Rockets beat Warriors 115-108 to end Golden State's 8-game winning streak after Curry's early exit

Kevin Durant scored 20 points, Alperen Sengun and Amen Thompson added 19 and the Houston Rockets snapped Golden State’s eight-game winning streak with a 115-108 victory

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Marcus Smart - Ejected for throwing punch Smart was ejected from Wednesday's game against the Warriors after throwing a punch at Charles Bassey, Adam Spolane of Sports Radio 610 Houston reports.

Impact Smart will end his evening with six points (2-2 FG, 2-2 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist and one turnover across 17 minutes. He'll almost assuredly be suspended for Friday's game against the Jazz, which should open up some minutes for Reed Sheppard.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Stephen Curry exits vs. Rockets with abdominal soreness. Steve Kerr says 'concern is high'

Golden State star Stephen Curry left Wednesday night’s game against Houston in the first quarter with right abdominal soreness and did not return

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Oscar Tshiebwe - Cleared from injury report Tshiebwe (illness) is off the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Warriors.

Impact Tshiebwe appears ready to move past an illness, which cost him Monday's game versus the Nuggets. The two-way player offers the Rockets depth at center behind Alperen Sengun while Clint Capela (ankle) and Steven Adams (calf) are on the mend.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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Houston takes on Washington after Sengun's 43-point game

Alperin Sengun scores 43 points to power Rockets past skidding Jazz 125-118

Marcus Smart suspended 3 games by the NBA for throwing a punch at Warriors' Bassey

Rockets and Jazz meet Friday in NBA Cup group stage

Rockets beat Warriors 115-108 to end Golden State's 8-game winning streak after Curry's early exit

Stephen Curry exits vs. Rockets with abdominal soreness. Steve Kerr says 'concern is high'

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Houston takes on Washington after Sengun's 43-point game

Alperin Sengun scores 43 points to power Rockets past skidding Jazz 125-118

Marcus Smart suspended 3 games by the NBA for throwing a punch at Warriors' Bassey

Rockets and Jazz meet Friday in NBA Cup group stage

Rockets beat Warriors 115-108 to end Golden State's 8-game winning streak after Curry's early exit

Stephen Curry exits vs. Rockets with abdominal soreness. Steve Kerr says 'concern is high'