Alperen Sengun had 33 points and 10 rebounds, Amen Thompson finished with 16 points, 10 rebounds and five assists, and the Houston Rockets beat the Utah Jazz 121-110.

Missing a free throw intentionally almost never works as a strategy. Of course, teams rarely come back from eight points down in the final minute either.

They have been one of the best defensive teams in the NBA since the start of the season ... and it has cost them a few games. Alperen Sengun is one Rocket who has struggled from the line and ...