The Houston Rockets have been one of the NBA's most pleasant surprises this season. They currently sit in the No. 2 spot in the Western Conference with a 23-12 record. Just two years ago this team won 22 games and finished second-to-last in the West.

The Houston Rockets are currently second in the Western Conference as their young talent has really grown together and developed in a big way under coach Ime Udoka.

After a sluggish start, Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun combined for 36 points in a dominant third quarter as Houston (24-12) won big at Washington.

The Houston Rockets go on the road to play the Washington Wizards on Tuesday at Capital One Arena. The Rockets (23-12) are looking to start their three-game road trip with a win, while the Wizards (6-27),

The Houston Rockets were having trouble with the Washington Wizards, but Jalen Green turned on the afterburners in the third quarter, scoring 22 points in the frame on his way to a game-high 29, to lead the Rockets to a 135-112 victory.