Şengün scores 19 to lead Rockets to victory over Trail Blazers
In the NBA, Turkish player Alperen Şengün's team, the Houston Rockets, defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 123-107 on the road. The league continued with eight games.
Şengün contributed 19 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists, along with a block and a steal, helping the Rockets secure a 16-point win over the Blazers. This season, Şengün leads the Rockets in average points (21.2) and rebounds (9.4) per game.
Despite Dalano Banton's 30 points for the Portland Trail Blazers, it was not enough to avoid defeat.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 37 points led the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 107-100 victory over the Miami Heat, claiming the top spot in the Western Conference. Gilgeous-Alexander scored 23 of his total points in the second half.
For the Heat, Jaime Jaquez scored 25 points, and Jimmy Butler added 20.
Game Results:
- Philadelphia 76ers vs. New Orleans Pelicans: 95-103
- Washington Wizards vs. Charlotte Hornets: 112-100
- Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves: 113-104 (overtime)
- New York Knicks vs. Orlando Magic: 98-74
- Memphis Grizzlies vs. Atlanta Hawks: 92-99
- Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Miami Heat: 107-100
- Los Angeles Lakers vs. Milwaukee Bucks: 123-122
- Portland Trail Blazers vs. Houston Rockets: 107-123
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