Alperen Şengün leads Houston Rockets to victory

The Houston Rockets defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 125-111, ending their opponent's 11-game winning streak, behind an impressive 31-point performance from national basketball player Alperen Şengün.

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Alperen Şengün leads Houston Rockets to victory

As the excitement of the NBA regular season continues without slowing down, national player Alperen Şengün once again left his mark on the night. The Houston Rockets, for whom Şengün plays, defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder, one of the strong teams in the Western Conference, 125-111 on their home court.

With this victory, which ended the Thunder's 11-game winning streak, Alperen Şengün delivered a stellar performance for the Rockets with 31 points, 4 assists, 3 steals, and 2 rebounds. While Şengün was the star of the game, his teammates also made significant contributions to the win. Jalen Green was the top scorer with 34 points, while Amen Thompson added 16 points and Fred VanVleet contributed 13 points to the score.

The visiting Thunder suffered their 13th defeat of the season. Jalen Williams' 33 points, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 22 points, and Chet Holmgren's 20 points were not enough to prevent the loss.

DETROIT QUALIFIES FOR THE PLAY-OFFS

In another notable game of the night, the Detroit Pistons defeated the Toronto Raptors 117-105 on the road, securing a play-off spot for the first time since the 2018-2019 season.

For the Pistons, Tim Hardaway Jr. scored 23 points, while Jalen Duren recorded a "double-double" with 21 points and 18 rebounds.