Alperen Sengun plays key role in Rockets’ 121-114 victory over Hawks
Alperen Sengun #28 of the Houston Rockets goes up for a shot against Georges Niang #20 of the Atlanta Hawks in the second half at Toyota Center on March 25, 2025 in Houston, Texas. (AFP Photo)
Turkish basketball player Alperen Sengun played a key role in the Houston Rockets’ 121-114 victory over the Atlanta Hawks in an NBA regular-season matchup.
The game, held at Toyota Center, saw Houston dominate from start to finish, improving their season record to 47-26, while Atlanta fell to 35-37.
Sengun spent 38 minutes on the court, contributing 18 points, nine rebounds and five assists, making a significant impact on both ends of the floor.
Standout performances
For Houston Rockets
- Jalen Green led the team with 32 points, 11 rebounds, achieving a double-double.
- Fred VanVleet added 21 points, while Jabari Smith Jr. contributed 17 points.
- Tari Eason and Dillon Brooks each finished with 10 points.
For Atlanta Hawks
- Trae Young recorded 19 points and 12 assists.
- Dyson Daniels also had 19 points and 10 assists.
- Rookie Zaccharie Risacher scored 18 points, while Terance Mann finished with 16 points.
With this result, Houston Rockets climbed to second place in the Western Conference, while Atlanta Hawks hold the seventh spot in the Eastern Conference.
