Alperen Sengun, Reed Sheppard fly Rockets past Kings

Alperen Sengun recorded his third triple-double of the season, and Reed Sheppard scored a game-high 28 points while making only his seventh start as the Houston Rockets cruised to a 128-97 victory over the visiting Sacramento Kings on Wednesday.

Sengun posted 26 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists while Sheppard drilled a career-high seven 3-pointers, starting in place of Amen Thompson (quad). Kevin Durant tallied 21 points.

The Rockets shot 55% from the floor and converted 17 of 39 3-pointers against the Kings...