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NBA: Rockets Extend Winning Streak in Thrilling Victory Over Bulls

The Houston Rockets continued their impressive form, securing their seventh consecutive win with a 127-117 victory over the Chicago Bulls. The game, held in Houston, had the Rockets’ Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks leading the charge, scoring 26 and 23 points respectively.

The match also saw significant contributions from reserves, including Jock Landale, Aaron Holiday, and Jeff Green, bolstering the team’s performance.

The Bulls, despite a valiant effort led by Ayo Dosunmu’s career-high 35 points, couldn’t withstand the Rockets’ onslaught. Nikola Vucevic also made a notable impact for the Bulls with a double-double, yet it wasn’t enough to secure a win.

An altercation between Bulls forward DeMar DeRozan and Brooks marked a turning point in the game, leading to both players’ ejection and sparking a renewed vigor in the Rockets, who capitalized with a series of 3-pointers to solidify their lead.

Elsewhere in the league, the Denver Nuggets emerged victorious against the New York Knicks, with Nikola Jokic delivering another triple-double performance, aided by Michael Porter Jr.’s 31 points.

The Nuggets’ win places them in a tight race for the first place in the Western Conference with the Oklahoma City Thunder.

The Dallas Mavericks also claimed a win against the Utah Jazz, with Luka Doncic and Daniel Gafford leading the scoring. The Mavericks set a franchise record with 18 dunks in a game that saw them consolidate their position in the standings. Despite Lauri Markkanen’s return for the Jazz, the team struggled, marking their fourth consecutive loss.

In other matches, the Orlando Magic extended their winning streak with a victory over the New Orleans Pelicans, highlighted by Paolo Banchero’s triple-double.

The Washington Wizards snapped a five-game losing streak with a win against the Sacramento Kings, thanks to Kyle Kuzma’s stellar performance.

The Milwaukee Bucks faced a tough challenge from the Brooklyn Nets but managed to secure a win, thanks to standout performances from Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Nets’ comeback attempt in the fourth quarter fell short, allowing the Bucks to complete a season sweep against them.

As the season progresses, these results have significant implications for the playoff race, with teams battling for positioning and form. The Rockets’ win, in particular, highlighte their potential as a formidable force, while the Nuggets continue to make a strong case for the top spot in the Western Conference.

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