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Alperen Şengün achieves double-double despite Rockets' loss

Alperen Şengün achieves double-double despite Rockets' loss

In the American Basketball League (NBA), Alperen Şengün's team, the Houston Rockets, suffered a narrow 106-104 defeat against the Brooklyn Nets on their home court.

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Publication: 28.01.2024 - 12:39

Updated: 28.01.2024 - 12:39

Alperen Şengün achieves double-double despite Rockets' loss

Despite Alperen Şengün's impressive double-double performance, the Rockets fell to the Brooklyn Nets with a close score of 106-104.

The NBA continued with 10 games. The Rockets, experiencing their sixth loss in the last eight matches, saw Alperen contribute significantly for 27 minutes with 15 points, 11 rebounds, and 2 assists.

The Rockets, featuring Cam Whitmore, Dillon Brooks, and Jalen Green each scoring 19 points, could not avoid their 24th-season loss.

The Nets, snapping a three-game losing streak for their 18th win, were led by Cam Thomas with 37 points, while Dorian Finney-Smith and Mikal Bridges each added 19 points.

LAKERS WIN IN DOUBLE OVERTIME

The Los Angeles Lakers triumphed over the Golden State Warriors in a double-overtime thriller, winning 145-144.

In this victory, their 24th of the season, the Lakers' LeBron James delivered a triple-double with 36 points, 20 rebounds, and 12 assists. Anthony Davis contributed 29 points and 13 rebounds, while D'Angelo Russell added 28 points and 5 assists.

The Warriors, incurring their 24th loss of the season, were led by Stephen Curry with 46 points, Klay Thompson with 24, and Jonathan Kuminga and Andrew Wiggins each scoring 22 points.