Houston Rockets had an impressive victory against Utah Jazz in the NBA preseason friendly match. National basketball player Alperen Şengün stood out with his performance in the Houston team that defeated its opponent 140-127.
DOUBLE-DOUBLE FROM ALPEREN ŞENGÜN
Alperen Şengün, who stayed on the field for 28 minutes, scored 13 points, 5 rebounds, 13 assists and 4 steals. The young star, who drew attention especially with his leadership in offensive organizations, constantly kept his teammates in the game by directing the passing traffic.
SUPPORT FROM DURANT AND THOMPSON
Houston’s new transfer, Kevin Durant, made a strong start by scoring 20 points in his first game. Young guard Amen Thompson made a versatile contribution with 19 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists.
BAILEY IS IN THE FOREGOING ON THE UTAH FRONT
Ace Bailey was the top scorer of his team for Utah Jazz with 25 points and 6 rebounds, while Brice Sensabaugh finished the game with 24 points. However, these performances were not enough to win against the fast-paced play of the Rockets.