Led by Kyrie Irvings 42 points and 6 assists, the Nets defeated the Rockets, 118-105. Kevin Durant added 18 points, nine rebounds and seven assists for the Nets in the victory, while Jalen Green tallied 30 points and six rebounds for the Rockets in the losing effort, his 5th consecutive game with 30+ points. The Nets improve to 41-38 on the season, while the Rockets fall to 20-60.