Alperen Şengün’s 18 points weren’t enough for Houston

The NBA continued with 10 games. Denver Nuggets, one of the ambitious teams in the Western Conference, defeated the bottom of the conference Houston Rockets 129-113 and got their 3rd consecutive victory.

The host Nuggets were led by Nikola Jokic, who had 32 points, 12 rebounds, 8 assists in a double-double, and Jamal Murray, who produced 31 points and 5 assists.

Alperen had 18 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists and Jalen Green had 17 points and 7 assists for the Rockets.

Cedi Osman produced 9 points and 2 rebounds for the visiting team of the Toronto Raptors, where the Cleveland Cavaliers were defeated 100-88.

Furkan Korkmaz, who plays for the Philadelphia 76ers, finished with 2 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists and 3 steals in the game for the Atlanta Hawks, which his team won 104-101 at home.

THE PACERS KILL THE LAKERS IN THE LAST SECOND

The Indiana Pacers won the game over the Los Angeles Lakers with a 17-point lead in the final 10 minutes, 116-115 on Andrew Nembhard’s last-second 3-point field goal.

Tyrese Haliburton had 24 points, 14 assists, 7 rebounds, Bennedict Mathurin had 23 points, 8 rebounds and hero of the game Nembhard had 12 points for the visiting Pacers.

In the Lakers, Anthony Davis’ 25 points, 13 rebounds, 6 assists, 4 blocks, Russell Westbrook’s 24 points, 6 assists, and LeBron James’ 21 points and 7 rebounds could not prevent defeat.

SUNS EXPANDS THE SERIES TO 5 GAMES

The Western Conference leader Phoenix Suns continued their streak by beating the Sacramento Kings 122-117 on the road.

Suns star guard Devin Booker was the most influential player on the field with 44 points, 8 rebounds and 6 steals. Deandre Ayton also had 17 points and 12 rebounds.

On the Kings, who lost their third straight game, Malik Monk had 30 points, 8 assists, Domantas Sabonis had 17 points, 10 assists, 9 rebounds and Kevin Huerter struggled with 18 points and 7 rebounds.

RESULTS

Philadelphia 76ers-Atlanta Hawks: 104-101

Washington Wizards v Minnesota Timberwolves: 142-127

Toronto Raptors-Cleveland Cavaliers: 100-88

Brooklyn Nets-Orlando Magic: 109-102

Boston Celtics-Charlotte Hornets: 140-105

New Orleans Pelicans v Oklahoma City Thunder: 105-101

Denver Nuggets-Houston Rockets: 129-113

Utah Jazz-Chicago Bulls: 107-114

Sacramento Kings-Phoenix Suns: 117-122

Los Angeles Lakers-Indiana Pacers: 115-116 (AA)