Historic night for Alperen Şengün in the NBA
Alperen Şengün became the first player in NBA history aged 21 or younger to record a performance of over 30 points and 10 rebounds in a single game.
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In the National Basketball Association (NBA), the Houston Rockets defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 135-119 in a game where national player Alperen Şengün scored 31 points.
The NBA continued with 12 games. Alperen, who played for 39 minutes and 30 seconds in the Rockets' victory over the Lakers, recorded a "double-double" with 31 points, 12 rebounds, 7 assists, 2 steals, and 1 block.
For the host Rockets, Jalen Green contributed 34 points and 12 rebounds, while Cam Whitmore added 20 points and 6 rebounds to secure the team's 22nd win of the season.
Jalen Green and Alperen Şengün became the first duo in NBA history aged 21 or younger to record performances of over 30 points and 10 rebounds in the same game.
In the Lakers' 24th loss of the season, LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and D'Angelo Russell each scored 23 points.
20 POINTS FROM CEDİ OSMAN
The Washington Wizards defeated the San Antonio Spurs, featuring national basketball player Cedi Osman, 118-113 on the road.
In the Wizards' 9th win of the season, Kyle Kuzma recorded a "double-double" with 18 points and 11 rebounds, while Daniel Gafford added 16 points and 13 rebounds.
For the host Spurs, the performances of Devin Vassell with 24 points and 5 rebounds, and Victor Wembanyama with 22 points and 11 rebounds, could not prevent the team's 37th loss of the season. Cedi Osman finished the game with 20 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 steals.
45 POINTS FROM DONCİC
The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Orlando Magic 131-129 in a game where all-star point guard Luka Doncic starred with 45 points, 9 rebounds, and 15 assists.
Tim Hardaway Jr. stood out with 36 points, while Dereck Lively and Jaden Hardy played key roles in the Mavericks' 26th victory with 20 points each.
Paolo Banchero's 36 points and Franz Wagner's 21 points could not prevent the visiting Magic's 23rd loss.
The results are as follows:
Cleveland Cavaliers-Los Angeles Clippers: 118-108
Charlotte Hornets-New York Knicks: 92-113
Miami Heat-Phoenix Suns: 105-118
Brooklyn Nets-Utah Jazz: 147-114
Boston Celtics-New Orleans Pelicans: 118-112
San Antonio Spurs-Washington Wizards: 113-118
Oklahoma City Thunder-Minnesota Timberwolves: 101-107
Memphis Grizzlies-Sacramento Kings: 94-103
Houston Rockets-Los Angeles Lakers: 135-119
Dallas Mavericks-Orlando Magic: 131-129
Denver Nuggets-Milwaukee Bucks: 113-107
Portland Trail Blazers-Philadelphia 76ers: 130-104