Alperen Şengün’s double double couldn’t stop the Lakers! made history
In the American National Basketball League (NBA), the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Houston Rockets 105-104 at home.
9 games were played in the NBA regular season. Turkish basketball player Alperen Şengün showed a “double double” performance with 23 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists, and could not prevent the Rockets from losing the game by only one point, and his team suffered its second consecutive defeat.
At the age of 21, Alperen became the youngest player in club history to score 2,000 points, 1,000 rebounds and 500 assists. This record was previously held by Rodney McCray.
The last moments of the match witnessed great emotion. With 4 seconds left in the game, Alperen scored a basket and the score was 104-104. Then, LeBron James gave his team the victory with free throws from the foul line.
LeBron James played an important role in the Lakers’ victory with 37 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists. In addition, the team’s Anthony Davis contributed 27 points and 10 rebounds, and Austin Reaves contributed 17 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists.
Up front for the Rockets, Dillon Brooks played with 24 points, while Fred VanVleet finished the game with 15 points and 16 assists.
THE CELTICS CONTINUED THE SERIES
The Boston Celtics defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 102-100 on the road and extended their winning streak to six games.
While Kristaps Porzingis contributed significantly to the victory of the visiting Boston Celtics with 26 points and 8 rebounds, Jayson Tatum also played with 20 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists.
On the Memphis Grizzlies front line, Desmond Bane produced a team-high 30 points and 8 assists. Santi Aldama attracted attention by performing a “double double” with 28 points and 12 rebounds.
NBA RESULTS
- Brooklyn Nets-Philadelphia 76ers: 99-121
- Toronto Raptors-Detroit Pistons: 142-113
- Indiana Pacers-Orlando Magic: 116-128
- Cleveland Cavaliers-Denver Nuggets: 121-109
- Dallas Mavericks-Sacramento Kings: 113-129
- Memphis Grizzlies-Boston Celtics: 100-102
- Utah Jazz-Phoenix Suns: 137-140 (overtime)
- Portland Trail Blazers-Oklahoma City Thunder: 91-134
- Los Angeles Lakers-Houston Rockets: 105-104
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Source: Sozcu
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