Alperen Sengun’s Double-Double Not Enough for Houston Rockets
In the NBA, the Houston Rockets lost to the Charlotte Hornets 110-105 despite a strong double-double performance from Turkish player Alperen Sengun.
The Rockets hosted the Hornets in their season opener, where Alperen Sengun scored 25 points, grabbed 18 rebounds, and contributed 5 assists, 4 steals, and 1 block. Teammates Jalen Green and Fred VanVleet added 28 and 14 points, respectively.
LaMelo Ball played a pivotal role in the Hornets’ comeback from an 18-point deficit, finishing with 34 points, 8 rebounds, and 11 assists. Tre Mann supported with 24 points and 6 rebounds.
Adem Bona Makes NBA Debut
Turkish basketball player Adem Bona made his NBA debut in the Philadelphia 76ers’ game against the Milwaukee Bucks, where they lost 124-109. In 2 minutes and 39 seconds of play, Adem scored 2 points and grabbed 1 rebound.
For the 76ers, Tyrese Maxey scored 25 points and grabbed 6 rebounds, while Kelly Oubre Jr. added 21 points, but their efforts could not prevent the defeat. For the Bucks, Damian Lillard had 30 points, 9 rebounds, and 6 assists, and Giannis Antetokounmpo contributed 25 points, 14 rebounds, and 7 assists.
Warriors Win Comfortably
The Golden State Warriors easily defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 139-104 on the road. Buddy Hield led the Warriors with 22 points and 5 rebounds, followed by Andrew Wiggins with 20 points and 4 rebounds, and Stephen Curry with 17 points, 9 rebounds, and 10 assists.
For the Trail Blazers, Scoot Henderson scored 22 points, Jerami Grant had 16 points, and both Deni Avdija and Anfernee Simons contributed 15 points each.
Game Results
• Detroit Pistons 109 – 115 Indiana Pacers
• Atlanta Hawks 120 – 116 Brooklyn Nets
• Miami Heat 97 – 116 Orlando Magic
• Philadelphia 76ers 109 – 124 Milwaukee Bucks
• Toronto Raptors 106 – 136 Cleveland Cavaliers
• Houston Rockets 105 – 110 Charlotte Hornets
• New Orleans Pelicans 123 – 111 Chicago Bulls
• Utah Jazz 124 – 126 Memphis Grizzlies
• Los Angeles Clippers 113 – 116 Phoenix Suns (OT)
• Portland Trail Blazers 104 – 139 Golden State Warriors
