Sengun leads Rockets past Hawks as Houston improves to 4-0

Houston beat Atlanta 120-110 on Monday to extend its winning start to the 2026-27 NBA season.

Rockets center Alperen Sengun led the way with 29 points, nine rebounds and nine assists, while also recording six steals.

Kevin Durant added 22 points, and Houston's win put the team at 4-0 for the first time in more than 10 years.

The Rockets built an 91-85 lead by the end of the third quarter after Atlanta had led at halftime, then pulled away in the fourth.

The Hawks struggled with three-point shooting and turnovers, and their record fell to 2-2 after two straight losses to Houston.

Houston is tied with Oklahoma City for the best record in the Western Conference.

The Rockets next visit Milwaukee on Wednesday, while Atlanta is due to host Miami.