Gordon, Augustin rally Rockets to 132-126 win over Hawks

Published December 13, 2021 9:20 PM

By PAUL NEWBERRY
AP Sports Writer

ATLANTA (AP) — Eric Gordon scored 32 points, D.J. Augustin added 22 and the Houston Rockets handed the Atlanta Hawks their fifth straight home loss, rallying from 19 points down for a 132-126 victory. Houston won on the road for only the second time this season, overcoming a 41-point performance from Trae Young. The Rockets trailed much of the game and were down 101-88 heading to the final quarter. But Augustin hit a 3-pointer with 3:31 remaining that gave Houston its first lead since the opening quarter. Gordon also made a 3, and the Rockets sealed the victory with four straight free throws.

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