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Views from the game: Rockets extend opening streak to four games / TDS chats with Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun

The Houston Rockets couldn’t have gotten off to a better start to the season as they entered their rematch with the Atlanta Hawks at 3-0, and one of the four teams playing that night was still undefeated. The Rockets were…

By Lachard Binkley · The Dream Shake

Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 8:28 PM

Key Things to Know

The Houston Rockets defeated the Atlanta Hawks 120-110 to extend their undefeated record to 4-0.
Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun, and head coach Ime Udoka addressed the media following the win.
Marcus Smart could potentially return Wednesday, while Steven Adams is expected to miss at least another week.

The Story in 60 Seconds

The Houston Rockets improved to 4-0 on the season following a 120-110 victory over the Atlanta Hawks. After trailing by three points at halftime, Houston took control in the third quarter behind strong defense and key contributions from Alperen Sengun and Reed Sheppard. The win handed Atlanta their first loss of the season and marked Houston's best regular-season start in over a decade.

Following the game, head coach Ime Udoka, Kevin Durant, and Sengun reflected on the team's strong start. Durant emphasized the impact of his defense and praised Sengun, while Sengun credited his early-season success to being fresh and adopting a special diet. Udoka also noted that Marcus Smart could return Wednesday, while Steven Adams remains sidelined.

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