NBA: First victory for the Rockets, Jalen Green and Alperen Şengün shined
The Houston Rockets won the game against the Charlotte Hornets in the American Basketball League (NBA) with a score of 128-119.
Jalen Green, who showed one of his most effective performances for the Rockets in the game, carried the scoring load for his team with 23 points. Fred VanVleet played a big role in the victory by recording a double-double with 22 points and 11 assists.
Turkish star Alperen Şengün, who plays for the Rockets, made a vital contribution with 19 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 1 steal, helping his team achieve its first victory of the season.
After losing their first three games, this victory was a turning point for the Rockets.
On the other hand, the success of Turkish players in the NBA was not limited to Houston. While the Utah Jazz won 133-109 against the Memphis Grizzlies, Ömer Faruk Yurtseven supported the Jazz’s victory with 3 points, 3 rebounds and 1 assist.
LOS ANGELES DERBY
An impressive derby took place in Los Angeles. The Los Angeles Lakers managed to defeat their rival Los Angeles Clippers 130-125 in overtime with a huge performance by LeBron James of 35 points and 12 rebounds.
Photo: Reuters.
In the Clippers, although Kawhi Leonard was the most productive name on the field with 38 points, he could not prevent his team from losing.
Paul George’s 35-point contribution could not prevent defeat, and thus the Lakers ended their streak of 11 consecutive losses against the Clippers.
RESULTS OF THE NIGHT IN NBA
- Detroit Pistons-Portland Trail Blazers: 101-110
- Toronto Raptors-Milwaukee Bucks: 130-111
- Atlanta Hawks-Washington Wizards: 130-121
- Boston Celtics-Indiana Pacers: 155-104
- Miami Heat-Brooklyn Nets: 105-109
- New York Knicks-Cleveland Cavaliers: 89-95
- Oklahoma City Thunder-New Orleans Pelicans: 106-110
- Houston Rockets-Charlotte Hornets: 128-119
- Minnesota Timberwolves-Denver Nuggets: 110-89
- Dallas Mavericks-Chicago Bulls: 114-105
- Utah Jazz-Memphis Grizzlies: 133-109
- Golden State Warriors-Sacramento Kings: 102-101
- Los Angeles Lakers-Los Angeles Clippers: 130-125 (in overtime)
(AA)