Rockets shoot to sixth consecutive win | Inquirer Sports

Rockets shoot to sixth consecutive win

/ 04:13 PM February 02, 2021

NBA: Houston Rockets at Oklahoma City Thunder

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives to the basket as Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon (10) defends the drive during the first half at Chesapeake Energy Arena on February 1, 2021. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Eric Gordon scored 25 points and led the Rockets’ record 3-point barrage as Houston rolled to a 136-106 win over the host Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday.

Gordon hit five of the Rockets’ franchise-best 28 treys. Houston earned its sixth win in a row and moved above .500 for the first time this season. DeMarcus Cousins also hit five 3-pointers and scored 17 points.

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The Rockets’ previous record for 3-pointers in a game was 27 last season, which set an NBA record at the time. The Milwaukee Bucks broke that record earlier this season with 29.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 19 points while Darius Bazley and Hamidou Diallo added 15 each.

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