{"id":697291,"date":"2026-04-04T05:26:19","date_gmt":"2026-04-04T05:26:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/697291\/"},"modified":"2026-04-04T05:26:19","modified_gmt":"2026-04-04T05:26:19","slug":"rockets-cruise-to-5th-straight-win-over-jazz","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/697291\/","title":{"rendered":"Rockets Cruise to 5th Straight Win Over Jazz"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"submission-link-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=Houston%2C+MN&amp;city=Houston&amp;type=Update+Existing+Story&amp;headline=Rockets+Cruise+to+5th+Straight+Win+Over+Jazz&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Fmn%2Fhouston-mn%2Fnews%2F2026%2F04%2F04%2Frockets-cruise-to-5th-straight-win-over-jazz%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Got story updates? Submit your updates here. \u203a<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/69d0944b2cb9b.jpg\" alt=\"A cubist, geometric painting depicting a basketball game between the Houston Rockets and Utah Jazz, with the players' forms broken down into abstract shapes and planes of vibrant team colors.\" width=\"1344\" height=\"768\" class=\"news-image\"\/>The Rockets&#8217; dominant win over the Jazz showcases their status as a top Western Conference contender, with Kevin Durant leading the charge.Houston Today<\/p>\n<p>The Houston Rockets extended their winning streak to five games with a decisive 140-106 victory over the Utah Jazz on Friday night. All-Star forward Kevin Durant led the way for Houston, scoring 25 points on 8-of-12 shooting and adding 5 assists.<\/p>\n<p>      Why it matters<\/p>\n<p>The Rockets&#8217; hot streak has vaulted them up the Western Conference standings, putting them in position to potentially secure home-court advantage in the playoffs. Durant&#8217;s continued dominance has been a driving force behind Houston&#8217;s success.<\/p>\n<p>            The details<\/p>\n<p>In the lopsided win, the Rockets led by as many as 34 points and never trailed. In addition to Durant&#8217;s efficient scoring, the team shot 55.4% from the field and 43.5% from 3-point range. The Jazz struggled to keep pace, shooting just 41.9% overall.<\/p>\n<p>      The game took place on Friday, April 4, 2026.It was the Rockets&#8217; 5th consecutive victory.<\/p>\n<p>        The players<\/p>\n<p>        Kevin Durant<\/p>\n<p>A 12-time NBA All-Star and two-time NBA champion, Durant is in his second season with the Rockets after spending the previous four years with the Minnesota Timberwolves.<\/p>\n<p>Houston Rockets<\/p>\n<p>A professional basketball team based in Houston, Texas that competes in the National Basketball Association (NBA).<\/p>\n<p>Utah Jazz<\/p>\n<p>A professional basketball team based in Salt Lake City, Utah that competes in the NBA&#8217;s Western Conference.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=Houston%2C+MN&amp;city=Houston&amp;type=Upload+Story+Photos&amp;headline=Rockets+Cruise+to+5th+Straight+Win+Over+Jazz&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Fmn%2Fhouston-mn%2Fnews%2F2026%2F04%2F04%2Frockets-cruise-to-5th-straight-win-over-jazz%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Got photos? Submit your photos here. \u203a<\/a><br \/>\n            What they\u2019re saying<\/p>\n<p class=\"news-quote-quote\">\u201cKevin has been a huge part of our success this season. When he&#8217;s playing at this level, it makes everything else click for us.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"news-quote-cite\">\u2014 Stephen Silas, Head Coach, Houston Rockets<\/p>\n<p>            What\u2019s next<\/p>\n<p>The Rockets will look to extend their winning streak to 6 games when they host the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday, April 6th.<\/p>\n<p>        The takeaway<\/p>\n<p>The Rockets&#8217; dominant win over the Jazz showcases their status as one of the top teams in the Western Conference, with Kevin Durant leading the charge as they make a push towards the playoffs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Got story updates? 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