OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun publicly apologized for directing a gender-based insult at official Jenna Reneau during a loss Wednesday night to the Boston Celtics.

HOUSTON (AP) — Rookie Kon Knueppel had 24 points and LaMelo Ball added 20 to help the Charlotte Hornets roll to a 109-99 victory over the Houston Rockets on Thursday night and extend their winning streak to eight games.

The Rockets desperately needed a win, and they pulled out a tough one against a short-handed OKC Thunder squad.

During his time suiting up for the Rockets, James wore only jersey Nos. 13 and 7 and put up 9.2 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game.

HOUSTON (AP) — Derrick White made six 3-pointers and scored 28 points and the Boston Celtics used a big third quarter to build the lead and cruise to a 114-93 win over the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night.

The Houston Rockets have had players donning a total of 52 different jersey numbers (and have one not part of any numerical series for Houston assistant coach and general manager Carroll Dawson) since their founding at the start of the 1967-68 season, worn by just under 500 players in the course of Rockets history.

During his time suiting up for the Rockets, Mack wore jersey Nos. 4, 2, 5, and 7 and put up 7.9 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game.

Houston overcame a 15-point deficit at one point against the defending NBA champions to take a road win and end its two-game losing streak.