Alperen Sengun shines with double-double as Rockets defeat Suns 119-111
Alperen Sengun #28 and Amen Thompson #1 of the Houston Rockets celebrate after a game against the Phoenix Suns during the second half at Toyota Center on February 12, 2025 in Houston, Texas. (AFP Photo)
The Houston Rockets secured a 119-111 victory over the Phoenix Suns in an NBA regular-season matchup at home.
Turkish center Alperen Sengun delivered an impressive double-double performance, finishing with 17 points, 13 rebounds, and 5 assists.
Rockets, improving their record to 34-20, also saw a triple-double from Amen Thompson, who recorded 18 points, 10 rebounds, and 11 assists. Tari Eason contributed 25 points and 9 rebounds, while Jalen Green added 22 points and 5 assists.
Despite a strong effort from Kevin Durant, who posted 37 points and 9 assists, the Suns fell short.
Sengun joins the 2025 All-Star roster as part of Team Chuck, alongside MVP frontrunner Nikola Jokic. The All-Star Game takes place on Sunday, Feb. 16, at Chase Center.
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