Having had nearly every game come down to its final minutes, and usually its last shots, the Houston Rockets had known how to handle closing time. With the New York Knicks on their heels, they saved their best for last.

Alperen Sengun had 25 points and 14 rebounds, and the Houston Rockets held on for a 109-97 win over the New York Knicks on Monday night. Houston led by 15 points early before the Knicks got within one late in the fourth quarter.

Coming off of a tough overtime loss to the Golden State Warriors, the Houston Rockets looked to get back on track Monday night as they hosted the New York Knick

Houston Rockets center Alperen Şengün is not worried. He is not making the shots he loves most, but he is getting them. He has not played down the stretch of several games, but he is sure that he will.