Oklahoma City (USA), Nov 17 (EFE) .- The Canadian forward Luguentz Dort He had 34 points as director of the attack of the Oklahoma City Thunder, who defeated the Houston Rockets 101-89 on Wednesday, the team with the worst record in the NBA that suffered the thirteenth consecutive loss.
The Thunder snapped a two-game losing streak with their biggest margin of victory of the season.
The Oklahoma City team took a 53-41 lead at halftime and remained comfortable on the scoreboard and in control of the pace of the game.
Houston beat Oklahoma City 124-91 almost a month ago in its only win of the season, but this time, the Thunder held the Rockets to 36% of their field goals, and it was the fewest points than the Thunder. has allowed in one game this season.
Dort made 14 of 22 shots from the field and had the second-best point total of his career.
His compatriot, guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 15 points, nine assists and seven rebounds, and Australian rookie point guard Josh Gidey contributed double-double of 14 points and 11 rebounds as the leader in the Thunder’s inside game (6-8) .
The Rockets (1-14) had rookie guard Jalen Green as their best scorer, who had 21 points, including three 3-pointers from nine attempts.
While forward Jaesean Tate had 16 points with eight rebounds and point guard Eric Gordon reached 15 points.
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