In the latest NBA action, the Houston Rockets, led by Turkish star Alperen Sengun, defeated the Denver Nuggets 128-108 on the road. Sengun delivers an impressive performance with 20 points, 9 rebounds, and 8 assists, narrowly missing a triple-double.
Alperen Sengun played 26 minutes, finishing with 20 points, 9 rebounds, 8 assists, and 2 steals, shooting 9-for-21 from the field. He came close to achieving a triple-double but fell one assist short. Denver Nuggets’ star Nikola Jokic was sidelined for this game due to a minor injury.
With the win, the Houston Rockets improved to a 27-12 record and will next face the Sacramento Kings on the road.
Jalen Green also had an outstanding performance, contributing 34 points and 5 assists. Fred VanVleet added 16 points and 8 assists, while Cam Whitmore made an impact with 16 points and 9 rebounds. Amen Thompson finished with 11 points and 9 rebounds.
For the Nuggets, Jamal Murray led his team with 22 points, 3 rebounds, and 5 assists, but his efforts were not enough to secure the win.
