A night where Alperen Şengün shined in the NBA: Houston Rockets beat Pelicans 109-97
With Alperen Şengün's 22 points, the Rockets defeated the Pelicans 109-97.
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In the National Basketball Association (NBA), the Houston Rockets defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 109-97 in a game where national player Alperen Şengün scored 22 points.
There were 6 games played in the NBA. The Rockets, currently 5th in the Western Conference, ended their 3-game losing streak by beating the Pelicans on the road by a 12-point margin.
For the Rockets, Alperen Şengün was the team's top scorer with 22 points, while also recording 6 rebounds, 8 assists, 3 steals, and 1 block. Amen Thompson played with 21 points and 11 rebounds.
For the Pelicans, Trey Murphy recorded 26 points, and Zion Williamson recorded 20 points and 10 rebounds.
6 POINTS FROM ADEM BONA
The Boston Celtics defeated the visiting Philadelphia 76ers 123-105.
For the Celtics, Jayson Tatum played a key role in the victory with 35 points.
For the Philadelphia 76ers, Kelly Oubre scored 27 points, while national player Adem Bona delivered a performance of 6 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist, and 1 block.
THE LUKA DONCIC-LEBRON JAMES DUO SECURED THE WIN
The Los Angeles Lakers, 2nd in the Western Conference, extended their winning streak to 8 games by defeating the visiting New York Knicks 113-109 in a game that went to overtime.
For the Lakers, Luka Doncic played with 32 points, 7 rebounds, 12 assists, and 4 steals, while LeBron James recorded 31 points, 12 rebounds, and 8 assists.
For the Knicks, Jalen Brunson's 39 points were not enough to prevent the defeat.
RESULTS
Orlando Magic-Chicago Bulls: 123-125
Atlanta Hawks-Indiana Pacers: 124-118
Boston Celtics-Philadelphia 76ers: 123-105
Brooklyn Nets-Golden State Warriors: 119-121
New Orleans Pelicans-Houston Rockets: 97-109
Los Angeles Lakers-New York Knicks: 113-109 (in overtime)