The Houston Rockets defeated the Atlanta Hawks last night, 100-96. The win comes on the second half of a back-to-back, as the Rockets defeated the Boston Celtics in TD Garden the previous night. This win at State Farm Arena was yet another test, as Houston has built a legitimate resume this season.

Jalen Green scored 12 of his 25 points in the third quarter and the Houston Rockets avoided a late collapse to beat the Atlanta Hawks 100-96 on Tuesday night.

The Hawks will be in front of their home fans on Tuesday, but a look at the spread shows they might need that home-court advantage. They and the Houston Rockets will face off at 7:30 p.m. ET at State Farm Arena without much rest after finishing up games yesterday.

The Houston Rockets are officially one of the hottest teams in the NBA. In a Monday night bout with the Boston Celtics, second-year guard Amen Thompson received the ball at the top of the key, sped through the middle of the lane,

The Atlanta Hawks fought valiantly but De’Andre Hunter’s three point shot in the final seconds did not fall. Jalen Green’s Houston Rockets walked out of State Farm Arena with the 100-96 victory. Green led all scorers with 25 points.

The Houston Rockets will visit the Atlanta Hawks in a cross-conference matchup on Tuesday's NBA schedule. Atlanta is 22-24 overall and 11-10 at home, while Houston is 31-14 overall and 16-7 on the road.

The Atlanta Hawks will be facing the Cleveland Cavaliers, and Trae Young is on the injury report with right hamstring tightness.

The Houston Rockets are off to one of their best starts. After a 100-96 win over the Atlanta Hawks, they're 32-14 and currently in No. 2 in the Western Conferen

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