The Washington Wizards (21 - 24) defeated the Houston Rockets (25 - 25) 123 - 122 on Saturday night. In a battle between two high - paced teams, offense was on display. Both teams shot right around 50 percent from the field, with both surpassing the 100 - point threshold early in the fourth quarter. The benches were a huge discrepancy, as the Wizards bench scored 65 points to the Rockets 25. What was also big for Washington was the rebounding, as they snatched down 45 boards to Houston's 37. This was a much needed win for a Washington team who had lost three - straight coming into this game. The bench was spectacular tonight, as four players scored in double - figures with Ramon Sessions leading the bench with 17 points. John Wall had a huge game as well, as he tallied 19 points, 13 assists and eight rebounds in the win. Up next is a very tough matchup, as the Wizards travel to take on the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday. The Rockets got some great performances from their studs here, but it was one again the defense that let them down. Not only did they allow 123 points, they allowed Washington to shoot 53 percent from the field. James Harden was his usual self though, as he accumulated 40 points, 11 assists and seven rebounds in the loss. Dwight Howard had 20 points and seven rebounds before being ejected for the second - straight game. He got in a scuffle with Nene Hilario and once again let down his team with his immaturity. The Miami Heat are on deck, as the Rockets will host them on Tuesday in their next game.
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