The Raptors defeated the Rockets, 117-111. Fred VanVleet recorded 32 points, five rebounds, and four assists for the Raptors, while Pascal Siakam added 23 points, six rebounds, and four assists in the victory. Alperen Sengun tallied 21 points, four rebounds, and four assists for the Rockets in the losing effort. The Raptors improve to 24-30 on the season, while the Rockets fall to 13-39.
Dillon Brooks is out due to a suspension, but Ja Morant is likely back when Memphis hosts Jalen Green and the #Rockets on Wednesday. Jae'Sean Tate (sore left knee) is out for Houston.
Steph Curry occasionally starts the fourth quarter of close games. He made a case Monday night for that to become routine.
Golden State's "Splash Brothers" were again dominant in Houston, but #Rockets rookie Tari Eason made a big impression of his own with a career-high 21 points and 12 rebounds.
Tennessee is starting to look a lot more like the dominating Lady Vols of old, especially after a second straight rout to open the NCAA Tournament.
Stephen Silas: "From where we started the season [to] now, we just look like a more mature team, a more settled team, and a team that has more purpose." #Rockets
