Sengun Powers Rockets Past Hawks 120-110 to Stay Unbeaten

The Houston Rockets kept their perfect start intact, beating the Atlanta Hawks 120-110 at Toyota Center on October 26, 2026. Houston moved to 4-0 with its fourth straight victory, while Atlanta slipped to 2-2 after a second consecutive loss. Alperen Sengun led the way with a standout performance that stretched well beyond his scoring.

Sengun finished with 29 points, nine rebounds, nine assists, six steals and a block in 37 minutes. He shot 11-for-15 from the field and made his only three-point attempt, pairing efficiency with production across the board. Houston outscored Atlanta by 29 points during his time on the floor, the highest plus-minus among the listed performers.

Kevin Durant added 22 points, nine rebounds and three assists, along with four blocks. Jabari Smith Jr. supplied a double-double with 16 points and 12 rebounds, adding five assists in 39 minutes. Amen Thompson contributed 15 points on 6-for-8 shooting and grabbed five rebounds, giving Houston another efficient scoring performance.

Jalen Johnson paced Atlanta with 21 points, nine rebounds and four assists, plus two steals and two blocks, despite shooting 5-for-14. CJ McCollum scored 20 points on 8-for-16 shooting, including 4-for-7 from three-point range, and collected three steals. Aaron Wiggins and Nickeil Alexander-Walker added 12 points apiece, but those contributions were not enough to keep the Hawks from another defeat.