The Houston Rockets looked lethargic to start against the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night, with their late arrival after a thrilling win over the Boston Celtics from the night before apparently weighing on them.

Jalen Green scored 12 of his 25 points in the third quarter and the Houston Rockets avoided a late collapse to beat the Atlanta Hawks 100-96 on Tuesday night.

The Atlanta Hawks are hosting the Houston Rockets tonight and are hoping they can snap their five- game losing streak. Both teams played games last night on the

Green continued to stay hot in the third quarter, scoring 12 points to help the Rockets gain a lead. Jae'Sean Tate was also solid in the period, scoring eight points. Houston ended the third quarter up 82-73 after a solid performance from the two players.

The Atlanta Hawks defeated the Boston Celtics, 119-115, for their 3rd straight win. Atlanta Hawks Top Performers Trae Young – 28 points, 4 rebounds, 12 assists, 2 steals, 2 blocks, 3 3PM 27th games w/ 10 or more AST Dyson Daniels – 23 points,

The Houston Rockets have been one of the NBA’s more surprising teams this season. After their past three games, they shouldn’t shock anyone. The Rockets beat the Eastern Conference-leading Cleveland Cavaliers twice last week before traveling to Boston and pulling out a 114-112 victory over the defending champion Celtics on Monday night.