NBA teams generally do not like to publicly admit that they think of any game as a guaranteed win, but the Washington Wizards’ dismal record this season has tended to bring out the best in their opponents.

After a sluggish start, Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun combined for 36 points in a dominant third quarter as Houston (24-12) won big at Washington.

The Houston Rockets were having trouble with the Washington Wizards, but Jalen Green turned on the afterburners in the third quarter, scoring 22 points in the frame on his way to a game-high 29, to lead the Rockets to a 135-112 victory.

The Rockets held the Wiz to 40.9% shooting, were +24 in rebounding, and beat them up on the margins, outscoring Washington 23-11 in fast-break points and 60-38 in the paint. It's a big spread, but it could be bigger. Washington is overmatched at every level.

The Oklahoma City Thunder are set for battle with the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday. Here's what you need to know before tip-off between these contenders.

Ime Udoka’s Houston Rockets are looking to hang on to the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference on Tuesday as massive road favorites against the six-win Washingt