Shepard's 28 points gave the Rockets a 128-97 victory over the Kings.

February 26th - The Rockets defeated the Kings 128-97. Shen Jing recorded a triple-double with 26 points, 13 rebounds, and 11 assists, dominating the paint; Sheppard was on fire, contributing 28 points, while Durant added 21 points, 4 rebounds, and 5 assists, helping the team secure an easy victory.

In the first quarter, the Rockets relied on consecutive jump shots from Sheppard and Durant, while Shen Jing scored strongly inside, quickly establishing a double-digit lead. For the Kings, Westbrook scored 17 points in the quarter to keep them afloat, but their overall defense couldn't contain the Rockets' offense. At the end of the first quarter, the Rockets led 33-22 . In the second quarter, the Rockets quickly extended their lead to 30 points. Shen Jing not only scored in the paint but also frequently delivered excellent passes to his teammates. At halftime, the Rockets held a commanding 77-50 lead.

After switching sides, the Kings narrowed the gap to 16 points. However, the Rockets relied on Sheppard's renewed efforts, Durant's consistent mid-range shooting, and Shen Jing's continued dominance on both ends of the court. At the end of the third quarter, the Rockets extended their lead to 108-76 . In the final quarter, the Rockets maintained firm control, with their bench players steadily holding onto their lead. Ultimately, the Rockets defeated the Kings 128-97 .

Kings player stats

Westbrook 22 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists; Clifford 15 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist; DeRozan 15 points, 1 rebound, 7 assists; Reno 11 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists; Prowden 9 points, 2 rebounds; Monk 7 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists; Achiuwa 6 points, 11 rebounds, 1 assist; Baldwin 5 points, 3 rebounds; Hayes 3 points, 1 rebound, 4 assists

Rockets player statistics

Shepard 28 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists; Shen Jing 26 points, 13 rebounds, 11 assists; Durant 21 points, 4 rebounds, 5 assists; Okogie 14 points, 6 rebounds; Smith 12 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists; Ethan 8 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist; Holiday 7 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists; Green 5 points, 1 rebound, 1 assist; Crawford 3 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist.

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