Alperen Sengun narrowly missing triple-double in Rockets’ win over Nuggets
Alperen Sengun #28 of the Houston Rockets drives to the basket during the game against the Denver Nuggets on January 15, 2025 at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. (AFP Photo)
In the latest NBA action, the Houston Rockets, led by Turkish star Alperen Sengun, defeated the Denver Nuggets 128-108 on the road. Sengun delivers an impressive performance with 20 points, 9 rebounds, and 8 assists, narrowly missing a triple-double.
Alperen Sengun played 26 minutes, finishing with 20 points, 9 rebounds, 8 assists, and 2 steals, shooting 9-for-21 from the field. He came close to achieving a triple-double but fell one assist short. Denver Nuggets’ star Nikola Jokic was sidelined for this game due to a minor injury.
With the win, the Houston Rockets improved to a 27-12 record and will next face the Sacramento Kings on the road.
Jalen Green shines alongside Alperen Sengun, scoring 34 points
Jalen Green also had an outstanding performance, contributing 34 points and 5 assists. Fred VanVleet added 16 points and 8 assists, while Cam Whitmore made an impact with 16 points and 9 rebounds. Amen Thompson finished with 11 points and 9 rebounds.
For the Nuggets, Jamal Murray led his team with 22 points, 3 rebounds, and 5 assists, but his efforts were not enough to secure the win.
