Houston Rockets lost 116-107 to Boston Celtics in the American Basketball League (NBA) match, in which national player Alperen Şengün recorded a “triple-double”.
NBA continued with 6 matches. Alperen Şengün, who played with 24 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists in the match where the Rockets lost to the Eastern Conference leader Celtics, achieved a “triple-double” for the 3rd time in his NBA career.
Dillon Brooks scored 25 points, Jalen Green 16 and Amen Thompson 15 for the Rockets, who suffered their 22nd defeat of the season.
Kristaps Porzingis scored 32 points and Derrick White scored 21 points for the guest team Celtics. Jaylen Brown made a “triple-double” with 13 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists for the Celtics, who achieved their 33rd victory this season.
42 POINTS FROM JOKIC
Denver Nuggets, third in the Western Conference, won their 30th victory by defeating Washington Wizards 113-104 on the road.
Michael Porter Jr. and Jamal Murray scored 19 points each for the Nuggets, where Nikola Jokic was the architect of the victory with 42 points, 12 rebounds and 8 assists.
Kyle Kuzma scored 17 points, Daniel Gafford and Tyus Jones scored 15 points each for the Wizards, who suffered their 35th defeat, including 4 in a row.
RESULTS
Los Angeles Clippers-Brooklyn Nets: 125-114
Washington Wizards-Denver Nuggets: 104-113
Orlando Magic-Miami Heat: 105-87
Houston Rockets-Boston Celtics: 107-116
Phoenix Suns-Indiana Pacers: 117-110
Los Angeles Lakers-Portland Trail Blazers: 134-110