FINAL: Rockets 120, Hawks 110. The undefeated start (4-0) continues.

1) One of Alperen Sengun's career best games: 29 points on 11-15 FG, 9 assists, 9 boards and 6 steals. He was the clear star of this game, feasting on pick and rolls and torching Jock Landale -- they couldn't keep him from the basket. He hit another triple and is now 6-9 from deep to start the year. He was +29, by FAR the biggest "plus" of the game. It's early but he looks much better than last year.

2) Another note on the depth -- Reed Sheppard (13 points, 4 assists) and Tari Eason (13 points, 8 boards, 3 blocks) both made a significant impact in the second half.

3) Kevin Durant sat the entire fourth quarter, presumably because the bench contributors played so well.

4) Jabari Smith Jr. has been very reliable, playing the most minutes (39) tonight and contributing 16 points, 12 boards, 5 assists. His added strength has shown this year.

5) Rockets defense was concerning in the first half, giving up 66 points. The defense waking up in the second was how they pulled away. Turnovers are something to keep an eye on as well: Sengun (6), Amen (5) and KD (4) had issues with ball security.