
Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) goes up against Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (33) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jess Rapfogel)

Houston Rockets forward Amen Thompson dribbles the ball down the court during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jess Rapfogel)

Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (33) shoots against Houston Rockets forward Jeff Green (32) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jess Rapfogel)

Houston Rockets center Steven Adams (12) goes up for a shot against Washington Wizards center Jonas Valanciunas (17) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jess Rapfogel)

Washington Wizards head coach Brian Keefe looks on during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jess Rapfogel)

Washington Wizards forward Corey Kispert gestures after scoring a three-pointer against the Houston Rockets during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jess Rapfogel)

Washington Wizards forward Alex Sarr (20) reaches for the ball as Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) and guard Fred VanVleet (5) defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jess Rapfogel)

Houston Rockets forwards Jeff Green (32) and Amen Thompson (1) high five after scoring against the Washington Wizards during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jess Rapfogel)

Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka looks on during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jess Rapfogel)