Houston Rockets’ Alperen Sengun puts in dominant performance to bring road win at Detroit Pistons

by Anadolu Agency

ISTANBUL

The Houston Rockets defeated Detroit Pistons 101-99 in a thrilling game, with Turkish national player Alperen Sengun leading the way for his team, making a double-double on Sunday.

Sengun had an outstanding performance in the Rockets’ away win over the Detroit Pistons, scoring a team-high 27 points and 10 rebounds to secure a “double-double at Little Caesars Arena.

Tari Eason scored 18 points and Jalen Green produced 15 for Houston, who won their sixth game of the season.

Cade Cunningham’s 26 points and Isaiah Stewart’s 16 points were not enough to prevent the Pistons’ seventh loss of the season.

In another NBA clash, the Denver Nuggets defeated the Dallas Mavericks 122-120 at Ball Arena.

Nikola Jokic had an impressive performance for the Nuggets to achieve their fifth consecutive victory, making a “triple-double” with 37 points, 18 rebounds, and 15 assists.

Jamal Murray contributed to the victory with 18 points and Michael Porter Jr. with 17 points.

Despite Kyrie Irving’s 43 points and Luka Doncic’s 24 points, nine rebounds, and nine assists, the Dallas Mavericks suffered their fifth loss of the season.

The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Toronto Raptors 123-103 in a game in which LeBron James had a triple-double with 19 points, 10 rebounds and 16 assists.

Austin Reaves and Anthony Davis scored 27 points and 22 points, respectively, for the host Lakers, who notched their sixth win of the season.

The Raptors suffered their ninth loss, with RJ Barrett and Chris Boucher each scoring 18 points.

Results

Detroit Pistons-Houston Rockets: 99-101

Milwaukee Bucks-Boston Celtics: 107-113

Indiana Pacers-New York Knicks: 132-121

Orlando Magic-Washington Wizards: 121-94

Philadelphia 76ers-Charlotte Hornets: 107-105 (Overtime)

Oklahoma City Thunder-Golden State Warriors: 116-127

Minnesota Timberwolves-Miami Heat: 94-95

Phoenix Suns-Sacramento Kings: 118-127 (Overtime)

Denver Nuggets-Dallas Mavericks: 122-120

Portland Trail Blazers-Memphis Grizzlies: 89-134

Los Angeles Lakers-Toronto Raptors: 123-103

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