This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/rockets as Three Takeaways As Houston Rockets Outlast Toronto Raptors . After a dominant home performance to clinch their first win of the season last Monday, the Houston Rockets have packed their bags for a brief two-game road trip.

Kevin Durant scored 31 points, Jabari Smith Jr. added a season-high 25 and the Houston Rockets thumped the struggling Toronto Raptors 139-121 on Wednesday night. Alperen Sengun had 18 points, nine assists and eight rebounds as the Rockets won their second straight after starting the season with back-to-back losses.

The Houston Rockets did not expect to start their 2025-26 regular season with a pair of losses, but that trend should end tonight.

The Rockets were finally able to earn their first win of the season days ago, downing the Brooklyn Nets, 137-109, in a strong two-way performance. Tari Eason sa

Kevin Durant anotó 31 puntos, Jabari Smith Jr. añadió 25, su máximo número de la naciente temporada, y los Rockets de Houston aplastaron el miércoles 139-121 a los inoperantes Raptors de Toronto.

The one-two punch of Scottie Barnes and Brandon Ingram at least gave the Raptors a fighting chance against a very unorthodox Houston Rockets team whose starting five is arguably the NBA’s biggest, even though they do not start a true big. It is true that Barnes and the Notorious B.I.3. are the Raptors’ undisputed best players.

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The Houston Rockets fell to the Oklahoma City Thunder in double overtime to open the season, although Alperen Sengun stood out.

James shared his admiration for the Rockets' unconventional starting five, which features traditional big men.

Former Nigeria international and NBA player Olumide Oyedeji believes that head coach Ime Udoka can lead the Houston Rockets to an NBA championship within three years.

The Houston Rockets finally secured their first win of the season with a dominant victory against the Brooklyn Nets. They have a chance to keep the ball rolling