Chris Paul dropped 32 points with 11 assists and seven rebounds as the Rockets defeated the Nets, 119-111.
Carmelo Anthony added 28 points as Clint Capela recorded a double-double scoring 22 with 13 rebounds. Eric Gordon also chipped in 21 points in the victory. The win snapped a four game losing streak for Houston.
The Rockets travel to Chicago on Saturday to take on the Bulls. Tipoff will be at 7pm.