The Brooklyn Nets defeated the host Houston Rockets, 118-96, at Toyota Center on Tuesday evening.

The Rockets got out to a strong start and led by five, after one quarter. The Nets turned things around in the second and outscored the hosts, 32-22, to take a five-point advantage into the break. The Nets carried the momentum into the third and pushed their way to a 14-point lead heading into the final quarter.
The Rockets had no answer in the fourth, as the Nets rallied to their third straight win.

MIkal Bridges led the Nets with 30 points, five assists, two blocks and a steal, in 36 minutes. Spencer Dinwiddie followed up with 23 points, four assists and a block, while Nicolas Claxton totaled 18 points, 13 rebounds, four blocks and a steal. The Nets shot 49.4 percent from the field, including 15-of-40 from long range.

Meanwhile, Jalen Green led the Rockets with 25 points, two rebounds, a steal and a block, in 37 minutes. Alperen Sengun followed up with 16 points, 12 rebounds and two assists, while Jabari Smith finished with 15 points and eight rebounds. The Rockets shot 43.4 percent from the field, including 7-of-26 from deep.

The Rockets (15-50) will look to bounce back as they clash with the Pacers in Indiana on Thursday. The Nets (37-28) take on the Bucks in Milwaukee on Thursday.