The Houston Rockets pulled away for a 111-94 win over the New York Knicks, winning by 17 points behind an efficient offensive night and balanced production. Houston shot 27-of-43 from the field (63.0%) and knocked down 15 three-pointers, pairing hot shooting with consistent ball movement to control the game’s tempo.
Kevin Durant led all scorers with 27 points for Houston, setting the tone as the Rockets repeatedly generated clean looks. Rookie guard Reed Sheppard added 20 points, while Tari Eason and Amen Thompson chipped in 17 apiece. Houston’s passing was a defining theme throughout, finishing with 35 assists—an indicator of how often the Rockets created advantages and converted them into high-quality shots.
New York was led by Karl-Anthony Towns with 22 points and stayed competitive on the glass, outrebounding Houston 41-38. The Knicks also hit 10 three-pointers, but their overall efficiency (26-of-51, 51.0%) and 22 assists didn’t match Houston’s shot-making and playmaking volume. As the game progressed, Houston’s perimeter accuracy and quick decision-making stretched New York’s defense and widened the margin.
For Houston, the win underscored the value of spacing and unselfish offense—especially when multiple secondary scorers complement a primary option. For New York, the result highlighted the need to generate more consistent offense beyond the first action and to better contain three-point volume, particularly against teams that can punish rotations with both shooting and passing.