In the American Basketball League (NBA), Houston Rockets beat Brooklyn Nets 137-109 in the match where national player Alperen Şengün scored 21 points.
Having achieved a double-digit lead against the Nets in the first quarter, the Rockets achieved their first victory of the season in the match where national basketball player Alperen Şengün, who played 30 minutes, scored 21 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists.
Tari Eason was the top scorer for the Rockets with 22 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists, while Kevin Durant had 19 points, 6 rebounds and Reed Sheppard had 15 points and 8 assists.
Day’Ron Sharpe had a “double double” with 17 points and 12 rebounds for the Nets, where Terance Mann scored 21 points.
THUNDER MADE 4 IN 4
The reigning champion Oklahoma City Thunder started the season with a 4 out of 4 win by beating the Dallas Mavericks 101-94 on the road.
For Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was the top scorer with 23 points and 8 assists, while Chet Holmgren had a “double double” with 18 points, 11 rebounds, and Isaiah Hartenstein had 16 points and 11 rebounds.
Anthony Davis had 26 points and 11 rebounds, and PJ Washington had 15 points and 9 rebounds for the Mavericks, who suffered their third defeat.
ADEM BONA REMAINED ON THE PARQUET FOR 25 MINUTES
Philadelphia 76ers, for whom national basketball player Adem Bona plays, defeated Orlando Magic 136-124 at home and made it 3 out of 3.
In the 76ers, where Adem Bona played 25 minutes with 7 points, 4 rebounds and 3 blocks, Tyrese Maxey contributed 43 points, 8 assists, VJ Edgecombe 26 points, 7 assists, and Kelly Oubre contributed 25 points and 10 rebounds.
Paolo Banchero’s 32 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists were not enough to prevent the loss for Magic. Desmond Bane scored 24 points and Franz Wagner scored 22 points.
RESULTS
Philadelphia 76ers-Orlando Magic: 136-124
Detroit Pistons-Cleveland Cavaliers: 95-116
Chicago Bulls-Atlanta Hawks: 128-123
Houston Rockets-Brooklyn Nets: 137-109
San Antonio Spurs-Toronto Raptors: 121-103
New Orleans Pelicans-Boston Celtics: 90-122
Dallas Mavericks-Oklahoma City Thunder: 94-101
Utah Jazz-Phoenix Suns: 138-134 (overtime)
Minnesota Timberwolves-Denver Nuggets: 114-127
Golden State Warriors-Memphis Grizzlies: 131-118
Los Angeles Lakers-Portland Trail Blazers: 108-122