Jalen Green continued his run of torrid play with a game-high 32 points on Wednesday versus Sacramento, and he set multiple NBA rookie records along the way. It did not, however, lead to a win for the Rockets, who were edged out in Houston by the Kings, 121-118 (box score).
Green, who shot 6-of-14 on 3-pointers (42.9%) in 37 minutes, set a monthly NBA record for treys by a rookie, and he also became the first rookie in NBA history to hit five or more 3-pointers in four straight games. With 32 points, he joined Hall of Famer and former MVP Hakeem Olajuwon as the only Houston rookies to score 30+ in consecutive games.
Green had assistance from backcourt mate Kevin Porter Jr., who recorded the first triple-double of his young NBA career with 30 points (64.7% FG, 40.0% on 3-pointers), 12 rebounds, and 12 assists. However, the short-handed Rockets (20-57) didn’t have much production beyond their dynamic duo, particularly with Alperen Sengun (left leg contusion) sidelined and veterans…