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The Houston Rockets defeated the Atlanta Hawks 100-96, led by Jalen Green`s 25 points, continuing their winning streak.

The Houston Rockets secured a thrilling 100-96 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on January 29, 2025, marking their fourth consecutive win. Jalen Green led the charge for the Rockets, scoring 25 points, while Amen Thompson, celebrating his 22nd birthday, added 11 points and three steals. This victory continues the Rockets` impressive trend of winning close games, as all four victories during their current streak have come by four points or less. Their clutch performance has improved their record in tight contests to 17-9, placing them second in the league behind Cleveland`s .750 win percentage.

Despite a strong effort from Trae Young, who scored 21 points and provided 9 assists for the Hawks, Atlanta`s late-game rally fell short. The Hawks mounted a 16-2 run but could not overcome the Rockets` lead. The Rockets` recent success can be attributed to Thompson`s inclusion in the starting lineup, which has significantly boosted their offensive output from 112.1 to 118.9 points per game since January 5.

In other NBA action, the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 118-104, with Tyrese Maxey delivering an explosive performance, scoring 43 points on 15-of-26 shooting. This marked Maxey`s third game of 40 or more points this season and his 11th consecutive game with at least 28 points. The Sixers managed this victory without key players Joel Embiid and Paul George, snapping the Lakers` four-game winning streak.

The Golden State Warriors continued their dominance over the Utah Jazz, extending their winning streak against them to seven games with a 114-103 victory, despite the absence of Stephen Curry due to knee soreness. Dennis Schröder and Brandin Podziemski combined for 43 points, while Collin Sexton led the Jazz with 30 points in their seventh straight loss. Additionally, the NBA announced the Rising Stars pool, featuring 28 young talents set to showcase their skills during the All-Star weekend. With a 32-14 record, the Rockets are positioning themselves as serious contenders in the Western Conference.

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