TORONTO – Kevin Durant had 31 points as the Houston Rockets flew past the Toronto Raptors 139-121 on Wednesday.

Durant also had five rebounds and an assist as Houston (2-2) won back-to-back games. Jabari Smith Jr. added 25 points with five boards and five assists.

Alperen Sengun neared a triple double with 18 points, nine assists and eight rebounds.

Scottie Barnes also had 31 points as Toronto (1-4) dropped its fourth straight game. Barnes added five rebounds and two assists.

Brandon Ingram had 29 points, four assists and two rebounds.

Raptors starting centre Jakob Poeltl was ruled out hours before the opening tip-off with lower back stiffness.

Rookie Collin Murray-Boyles made his first career NBA start in just the third game of his career. He finished with 13 points and two assists

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