Alperen Sengun's 18 points led the Rockets to victory

Alperen Sengun scored 18 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists, 5 assists and 1 block in 35 minutes for the Rockets, who hosted the Suns at the Mortgage Matchup Center.

Amen Thompson and Aaron Holiday contributed 28 and 22 points, respectively, to the Rockets' 11th win, 4th in the Western Conference.

For the Suns, Dillon Brooks' 29 points and Devin Booker's 18 were not enough to prevent their 7th loss of the season.

Pistons' 13th straight win

Detroit Pistons defeated Indiana Pacers 122-117 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

Cade Cunningham had 24 points and 11 rebounds and Jalen Duren had 17 points and 12 rebounds for the Eastern Conference-leading Pistons, who have won 13 in a row and 15 this season.

Pascal Siakam scored 24 points and Jarace Walker 21 for the Pacers, who suffered their 15th loss of the season.

"triple-double" by Jokic

The Denver Nuggets beat the Memphis Grizzlies 125-115 in a game played at FedExForum.

Nikola Jokic had 17 points, 10 rebounds and 16 assists for the Nuggets and recorded his 10th triple-double in his 17th game this season.

Jamal Murray scored 29 points and Peyton Watson 27 for the Western Conference runner-up Nuggets, who earned their 13th win of the season.

For the host Grizzlies, Jock Landale's 26 points and Jaylen Wells' 22 were not enough to prevent their 12th loss of the season.