The Houston Rockets gave their opponents a chance to seize victory, but they failed to capitalize on it. Alperen Sengun scored the highest points and rebounds for the team, but his free throw shooting was a letdown, with only 7 out of 15 attempts made, scoring just 1 point in the final quarter. Sengun has attempted at least 20 shots in two consecutive games (his season average is 15.5), aiming to make an All-Star push. Despite average defense and stamina, and inconsistent free throw shooting, his one-on-one play and passing are what Udoka likes. Udoka encourages Sengun to take advantage of opportunities and be brave in expressing himself. In an interview, Sengun admitted that Udoka always sets up tactics for him because he trusts him and believes his form will return. They maintain good communication throughout the game. Sengun once complained about facing double teams, but now with the improved shooting touch of Green and VanVleet, he can play more comfortably. Houston media suggests that the Rockets may try to trade for a shooter before the deadline, with Memphis' Kennard being a suitable candidate. Kennard scored 11 points in this game, shooting 4 out of 7 from the field, 3 out of 5 from three-point range, with a team-high +13 plus-minus. The Rockets need shooters to create space, yet they have demoted McVeigh, who actually has decent shooting ability. The Vipers, the Rockets' affiliate, also won on the same day as the Rockets. In their previous match, Shepherd scored 49 points but the Vipers lost to the Thunder's affiliate. This…