Just two days after blowing a 18-point fourth quarter deficit against the Knicks, Jabari Smith Jr. anchored a commanding Houston Rockets response at the expense of the Utah Jazz.
The Spurs, Rockets, and Kings all came away victorious in Tuesday’s three-game NBA slate. | Photo: Houston Rockets, San Antonio Spurs, Sacramento Kings
The San Antonio Spurs kept their hot streak alive with a ninth straight win, the Sacramento Kings ended a month-long skid, and the Houston Rockets bounced back to headline Tuesday’s NBA triple-header.
PURS STAY SHARP; KINGS SNAP 16-GAME SKID
- San Antonio Spurs (41-16) def. Detroit Pistons (42-14), 114-103: In a potential Finals preview, the Spurs extended their winning streak to nine games by ending the Pistons’ five-game run.
Victor Wembanyama delivered another strong two-way performance, finishing with 21 points, 17 rebounds and six blocks as all five San Antonio starters scored in double figures.
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- Sacramento Kings (13-46) def. Memphis Grizzlies (21-35), 123-114: Russell Westbrook scored 25 points to lead seven Sacramento players in double figures, helping the Kings snap a 16-game losing streak at the Grizzlies’ expense.
[RELATED: NBA: Russell Westbrook pushes Kings past Grizzlies to end 16-game skid]
- Houston Rockets (35-21) def. Utah Jazz (18-40), 125-105: Behind Jabari Smith Jr. 's 31 points, the Rockets atoned for their fourth-quarter collapse to the Knicks with a resounding win against the visiting Jazz.
Kevin Durant scored 18 points and added a season-high 12 assists on top of five rebounds and four threes in 34 minutes.
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Pao Ambat earned his journalism degree from Cavite State University in 2022.
Passionate about sports from a young age, he primarily covers the NBA for One Sports, while also assisting in reporting on the PVL, PBA, UAAP, and other leagues.