VanVleet scores 28 and Sengun achieves a triple-double as the Rockets defeat the Bulls 143-107.

CHICAGO — — The Houston Rockets defeated the Chicago Bulls 143-107 on Sunday night for their fifth consecutive victory. Fred VanVleet scored a season-high 28 points, and Alperen Sengun recorded his second triple-double of the season with 20 points, 11 rebounds, and 11 assists.

All five Houston starters scored in double figures, including Jalen Green, who finished with 18 points. The Rockets also broke their previous season-high of 128 points. Amen Thompson contributed 16 points and 11 rebounds off the bench while playing despite having pain in his right quad. In the paint, the Rockets were dominant.

The Rockets grabbed 66 boards to Chicago’s 47, dominating the paint at both ends. The Bulls lost for the second time in a row and the third time in four games, with Zach LaVine leading Chicago with 15 points and Talen Horton-Tucker scoring 12 points off the bench. The Rockets came on to shoot 52.4% (55 of 105) from the field after a slow start. Key Takeaways

The Rockets grabbed 66 boards to Chicago’s 47, dominating the paint at both ends. The Bulls lost for the second time in a row and the third time in four games, with Zach LaVine leading Chicago with 15 points and Talen Horton-Tucker scoring 12 points off the bench. The Rockets came on to shoot 52.4% (55 of 105) from the field after a slow start. Key Takeaways

ESN menu Scores Houston Rockets 10-4 143 HOU Final Chicago Bulls 5-9 107 CHI Gamecast, Box Score, Play-by-Play Videos, Team Stats, Fantasy Basketball Sengun records a triple-double, while VanVleet scores 28 as the Rockets defeat the Bulls 143-107. Nov. 18, 2024, 03:43 a.m. ByAP Chicago — — Alperen Sengun had 20 points, 11 rebounds, and 11 assists for his second triple-double of the season, and Fred VanVleet scored a season-high 28 points as the Houston Rockets over the Chicago Bulls 143-107 on Sunday night for their fifth consecutive victory. The Rockets surpassed their previous season-high in points (128) as all five Houston starters reached double figures, including Jalen Green, who scored 18 points. Amen Thompson scored 16 points and pulled down 11 rebounds off the bench despite having pain in his right quad. The one that

The Rockets outscored Chicago 41-26 in the second quarter, setting a season-high for points in a quarter. They then scored 40 points in the third. Next up On Monday, the Rockets go to Milwaukee, while the Bulls travel to Detroit to play the Pistons.