Shen Jing scored 29 points and Durant added 22, as the Rockets defeated the Hawks 120-110.

October 27th - The Rockets defeated the Hawks 120-110 . Shen Jing contributed 29 points , 9 rebounds , and 9 assists, while Durant added 22 points , 9 rebounds , and 3 assists. For the Hawks, Johnson contributed 21 points, 9 rebounds , and 4 assists, and McCollum added 20 points, 1 rebound, and 3 assists.

In the first quarter, the Rockets went on a 6-0 run. The Hawks responded with a dunk by Daniels, followed by points from McCollum and Walker. Durant stabilized the Rockets' lead with free throws, but Johnson scored on consecutive free throws and hit a three-pointer. The first quarter ended with the Hawks leading 35-32 . In the second quarter, the Hawks extended their lead to 38-32 . The Rockets then scored on fast breaks through Sheppard and Durant, and Shen Jing made two free throws, quickly tying the game. At halftime, the Hawks led 64-63.

After switching sides, the Rockets went on a 10-2 run. Okongu scored in the paint to close the gap, but Durant then hit a three-pointer and continued to extend the lead with free throws, pushing the Rockets' lead to 13 points at one point. At the end of the third quarter, the Rockets led 91-83 . In the final quarter, the Hawks narrowed the gap to 4 points. At a crucial moment, Smith completed a dunk and made the free throw, Shen Jing added a dunk, and Ethan also contributed points through shots and free throws, as the Rockets went on a 14-0 run to extend their lead to 22 points. Ultimately, the Rockets defeated the Hawks 120-110 .

Hawks player statistics

Johnson had 21 points, 9 rebounds, and 4 assists; McCollum had 20 points , 1 rebound , and 3 assists; Walker had 12 points , 2 rebounds , and 3 assists; Wiggins had 12 points, 4 rebounds , and 3 assists; Okonggu had 11 points , 9 rebounds , and 1 assist; Dort had 11 points , 2 rebounds , and 1 assist; Landale had 8 points , 6 rebounds, and 4 assists; Flemings had 6 points , 1 rebound , and 3 assists; and Kispert had 5 points .

Rockets player statistics

Shen Jing had 29 points , 9 rebounds , and 9 assists; Durant had 22 points , 9 rebounds , and 3 assists; Smith had 16 points, 12 rebounds , and 5 assists ; Thompson had 15 points , 5 rebounds , and 2 assists; Ethan had 13 points, 8 rebounds , and 2 assists; Sheppard had 13 points and 4 assists; VanVleet had 5 points , 4 rebounds, and 5 assists; Bogdanovic had 5 points , 2 rebounds , and 1 assist; Capela had 2 points and 2 rebounds.

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