The Houston Rockets defeated the New York Knicks, 109-97, in a game they controlled from start to finish. This game served as a much-needed bounce-back performance. After facing challenges in their first six games, Alperen Sengun and Fred VanVleet ...

Having had nearly every game come down to its final minutes, and usually its last shots, the Houston Rockets had known how to handle closing time. With the New York Knicks on their heels, they saved their best for last.

Alperen Sengun had 25 points and 14 rebounds and the Houston Rockets held on for a 109-97 win over the New York Knicks Monday night.