The Nets defeated the Rockets, 118-96. Mikal Bridges led all scorers with 30 points and five assists for the Nets, while Nic Claxton added 18 points (8-9 FG), 13 rebounds, and four blocks in the victory. Jalen Green tallied a team-high 25 points for the Rockets in the losing effort. The Nets improve to 37-28 on the season, while the Rockets fall to 15-50.