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Houston defeated Utah 140–106 on April 3 at Toyota Center, a decisive 34-point victory that fell well short of the Vegas total of 231.5 points. Kevin Durant led the Rockets with 25 points while Alperen Şengün added 21, as Houston shot 55.4 percent from the field and made 15 three-pointers to control the pace throughout. The Jazz countered with Collin Williams's 27 points and Anthony Bailey's 22, but Utah's 44.8 percent shooting and just 5 three-pointers made proved insufficient against Houston's offensive efficiency of 133.1. The Rockets' defensive rating of 104.2 clamped down on Utah's attack, while the Jazz's 13 turnovers to Houston's 10 compounded their offensive struggles. Houston's balanced attack generated 30 assists across 46 rebounds, and the game was effectively decided in the first quarter when the Rockets jumped to a 34–22 lead that Utah never threatened to overcome. The blowout win underscores Houston's growing depth and defensive intensity as the postseason approaches.
