Alperen Sengun gets double-double, Rockets extend winning streak to 5 games
In the American Basketball League (NBA), Houston Rockets defeated Memphis Grizzlies 124-109 in a game in which national player Alperen Şengün had a double-double.
Alperen scored 20 points, grabbed 16 rebounds and dished out 7 assists in 35 minutes for the Rockets, who hosted the Grizzlies on the road.
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Amen Thompson had 28 points and 10 rebounds, while Jabari Smith and Tari Eason had 16 points each for the Rockets, who won their 5th straight game.
Cam Spencer had 19 points, Ja Morant 17 points, 8 assists and Santi Aldama 16 points for the Grizzlies.
Lakers extend their streak to 5 games
The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the San Antonio Spurs 118-116 on their home court, winning their 5th consecutive game.
Luka Doncic had 35 points, 13 assists and 9 rebounds for the Lakers, Deandre Ayton had 22 points, 10 rebounds, Marcus Smart 17 points and Rui Hachimura 15 points.
Victor Wembanyama had 19 points and 8 rebounds, Stephon Castle and Jeremy Sochan 16 points each, Harrison Barnes and Julian Champagnie 14 points each for the Spurs.
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Blazers stop defending champion
The defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder, who started the season with an 8 for 8 record and the best start to a season in club history, suffered their first defeat against the Portland Trail Blazers with a score of 121-119.
Deni Avdija had 26 points, 10 rebounds and 9 assists for the hosts, while Jrue Holiday and Jerami Grant scored 22 and 20 points, respectively.
For the Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 35 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists were not enough to prevent the loss.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has now scored at least 20 points in 80 straight games, passing Oscar Robertson for the third longest streak in NBA history.
