Tari Eason led the Rockets in scoring, finishing with 22 points. He scored 20 in the first half, knocking down five of his first six three-pointers to provide some much needed offense off the bench. Durant also had a strong showing, scoring 19 points despite sitting for most of the second half because of the team’s massive lead on the scoreboard.

Smith emphasizes that he trusts the current direction of the Falcons' front office and says he enjoys watching running back Bijan Robinson, a University of Texas product and, according to Smith, the best running back in football. Besides, the ups and downs of the Falcons aren't enough to sway Smith from his hometown team.

Coming off a grinding double-overtime loss against the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder from Tuesday's regular season opener, the Houston Rockets obtain

The Houston Rockets fell to the Oklahoma City Thunder in double overtime to open the season, although Alperen Sengun stood out.

Tari Eason scored 22 points off the bench while Alperen Sengun added 21 to pace a balanced attack for the Houston Rockets, who thumped the visiting Brooklyn Nets 137-109 on Monday.

The Detroit Pistons (0-1) take a trip down south to face the Houston Rockets (0-1) Friday. Tip-off from Toyota Center in Houston, Texas, is set for 8 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the Pistons vs. Rockets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Man dies after being shot in parking lot of Missouri City Walmart HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 27: Kevin Durant #7 of the Houston Rockets shoots the ball against Cam Thomas #24 of the Brooklyn Nets in the first quarter of the game at Toyota Center on October 27,

Tari Eason anotó 22 puntos, Alperen Sengun añadió 21 tantos, seis rebotes y seis asistencias, y los Rockets de Houston consiguieron su primera victoria de la temporada al vencer el lunes 137-109 a los Nets de Brooklyn.