Houston Rockets defeated New Orleans Pelicans 106-104 in the American Basketball League (NBA) match, in which national basketball player Alperen Şengün broke his career record with 37 points. The regular season in the NBA continued with 13 matches. The Rockets beat the Pelicans in the match in which Alperen played with 37 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists, and achieved their 15th victory of the season.
Alperen, the top scorer of the match, made a “double-double” for the second consecutive time this season and the 9th time in total. Jabari Smith contributed 26 points and Fred VanVleet contributed 10 points for the Rockets. Zion Williamson’s 28 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists, and Brandon Ingram’s 19 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists could not prevent the defeat for the Pelicans.
BUCKS CONTINUED THEIR WINNING STREAK
Defeating the New York Knicks 130-111, Milwaukee Bucks got their 7th consecutive victory and 22nd victory in total. In Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo had 28 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists, and Bobby Portis had a share in the victory with 23 points, 11 rebounds and 1 assist. Jalen Brunson played with 36 points, 3 rebounds and 7 assists, and Julius Randle played with 26 points, 8 rebounds and 1 assist for the Knicks, who suffered their 17th defeat this season.
RESULTS
New York Knicks-Milwaukee Bucks: 111-130
Los Angeles Clippers-Boston Celtics: 108-145
New Orleans Pelicans-Houston Rockets: 104-106
Indiana Pacers-Orlando Magic: 110-117
Charlotte Hornets-Denver Nuggets: 95-102
Toronto Raptors-Utah Jazz: 119-126
Atlanta Hawks-Memphis Grizzlies: 119-125
Brooklyn Nets-Detroit Pistons: 126-115
Oklahoma City Thunder-Los Angeles Lakers: 120-129
Chicago Bulls-Cleveland Cavaliers: 95-109
Golden State Warriors-Portland Trail Blazers: 126-106
Dallas Mavericks-San Antonio Spurs: 144-119
Sacramento Kings-Minnesota Timberwolves: 98-110