Alperen Sengun’s near triple-double lifts Rockets over Thunder 119-116
Alperen Sengun (28) of Houston Rockets in action during the NBA basketball game between Philadelphia 76ers and Houston Rockets at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States on November 27, 2024. (AA Photo)
The Houston Rockets, with Alperen Sengun in their lineup, defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 119-116 in a closely contested NBA game. The Turkish player came close to recording a triple-double, finishing with 20 points, 14 rebounds and 9 assists in nearly 38 minutes of play.
Alperen Sengun, Fred VanVleet on fire
This important Western Conference matchup, held at the Toyota Center in Houston, saw Sengun play a key role in the Rockets’ victory. He was joined by Fred VanVleet, who scored 38 points and played a significant part in securing the win. Despite being one assist shy of a triple-double, the 22-year-old Sengun was crucial to Houston’s success.
On the other side, Oklahoma City’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led his team with 32 points, followed by Jalen Williams with 22 points and Isaiah Hartenstein with 19. However, these individual efforts were not enough to overcome the Rockets.
With this win, Houston earned its 15th victory of the season, tying Oklahoma City, which now holds a 15-5 record.
Key player performances
Houston Rockets
- Alperen Sengun: 20 points, 14 rebounds, 9 assists, 1 block (37 minutes)
- Fred VanVleet: 38 points
- Dillon Brooks: 16 points, 7 rebounds
- Jabari Smith Jr.: 15 points, 14 rebounds
Oklahoma City Thunder
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 32 points, 8 rebounds
- Jalen Williams: 22 points, 7 assists
- Isaiah Hartenstein: 19 points, 13 rebounds
- Cason Wallace: 14 points, 9 rebounds
Game recap
The Rockets triumphed over the Thunder in a high-paced and competitive game. Houston continues to perform strongly this season, while Oklahoma City struggles with consistency. Despite solid individual performances, Oklahoma City could not secure the win.
With this victory, Houston now holds 15 wins for the season, while Oklahoma City’s record stands at 15-5, with their fifth loss in 20 games.
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