In the American Basketball League (NBA) national players Alperen Şengün and Furkan Korkmaz faced off, the Houston Rockets defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 132-123.
The NBA continued with 8 matches. Rockets, played by Alperen, hosted Furkan’s team, the 76ers. The Rockets won the two-time overtime with scores of 108-108 and 117-117.
Jalen Green, who scored 27 points and 7 assists in the Rockets, where 6 players produced double-digit scores, and Kevin Porter, who struggled with 24 points and 6 rebounds, came to the fore. Alperen also contributed 8 points and 8 rebounds.
Joel Embiid’s 39 points, 7 rebounds and Tobias Harris’ 27 points and 3 steals could not prevent the defeat in the 76ers.
76ers’ all-star point guard James Harden, who returned to his form after 14 games due to injury, produced 21 points and 7 assists. Furkan scored 3 points.
LEONARD AND GEORGE RETURN TO THE FIELD WITH A WIN
Los Angeles Clippers all-star players Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, who could not play for more than two weeks due to injuries, returned to the field against the Charlotte Hornets. Leonard 21 and George stepped onto the floor for the first time since November 19.
The Clippers won 119-117 away from the Hornets with Leonard’s basket with 1.4 seconds left.
Leonard, the hero of the match, played an important role in the victory with 16 points, 6 rebounds, George with 19 points, 7 assists, and John Wall with 12 points, 12 assists and 5 rebounds.
On the Hornets front, Kelly Oubre had 28 points, 7 rebounds, PJ Washington had 26 points and Terry Rozier had 22 points, 8 assists and 5 rebounds.
LEADER CELTICS WINS RAPTORS AWAY
Boston Celtics, which has the highest winning percentage in the league, defeated the Toronto Raptors 116-110 and got their 20th win in their 25th match.
Jayson Tatum had 31 points, 12 rebounds, Jaylen Brown had 22 points, 8 rebounds, 8 assists and Marcus Smart had 18 points and 7 assists for the Celtics.
For the host Raptors, Pascal Siakam had 29 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists, Scottie Barnes 21 points, 7 rebounds and Gary Trent 20 points.
Results of the night in the NBA
Orlando Magic-Milwaukee Bucks: 102-109
Charlotte Hornets v Los Angeles Clippers: 117-119
Atlanta Hawks v Oklahoma City Thunder: 114-121
Toronto Raptors-Boston Celtics: 110-116
Houston Rockets-Philadelphia 76ers: 132-123 (in overtime)
Memphis Grizzlies-Miami Heat: 101-93
Dallas Mavericks-Phoenix Suns: 130-111
Golden State Warriors-Indiana Pacers: 104-112