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),

Jalen Green scored a game-high 33 points, Amen Thompson posted a double-double in his return from suspension and the Houston Rockets held on for a 119-115 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday.

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.

The Houston Rockets have been rolling since the return of their star forward Amen Thompson, winning two straight games. Thompson, who has been thrusted into the

Ime Udoka, Jalen Green, and Steven Adams are among many around the Rockets (24-12) who are singing the praises of second-year prospect Amen Thompson.