Alperen Sengun's 'Double Double' gives Houston the win

Alperen scored 26 points, 11 rebounds, 6 assists, 6 assists and 1 steal in nearly 40 minutes for the Rockets, who hosted the Mavericks at Toyota Center.

Amen Thompson scored 27 points, Kevin Durant 21 and Tari Eason 15 for the hosts, who won their 4th consecutive game.

For the Mavericks, PJ Washington's 29 points and 12 rebounds and Max Christie's 17 points and six assists couldn't prevent their fifth loss of the season.

Bucks win on Antetokounmpo's buzzer-beater

Milwaukee Bucks defeated Indiana Pacers 117-115 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse with Giannis Antetokounmpo's buzzer-beating basket.

Antetokounmpo had a double-double for the Bucks, who won their fifth straight game with 33 points, 13 rebounds, 5 assists and 2 steals.

Pascal Siakam scored 32 points and Isaiah Jackson 21 for the Pacers, who suffered their sixth loss this season.

Lakers prevailed without their stars

The Los Angeles Lakers won 123-115 against the Portland Trail Blazers without their star players.

Deandre Ayton scored 29 points, 10 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 assists and 3 blocks for the Lakers, who played at Moda Center without LeBron James, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.

Rui Hachimura scored 28 points and Nick Smith Jr. 25 for the guests, who won their 6th win, including 4 in a row.

For the Trail Blazers, Deni Avdija's 33 points and Shaedon Sharpe's 23 points could not prevent their third defeat of the season.