Alperen Şengün and Durant Lead Rockets to Victory Over Hornets

By Ahmet Taş | Wise News Press

CHARLOTTE, USA — The Houston Rockets secured a narrow 105-101 victory over the Charlotte Hornets in an NBA regular-season matchup at the Spectrum Center, fueled by a dominant performance from Kevin Durant and critical contributions from Turkish center Alperen Şengün. The win marks the Rockets' 34th victory of the season, further solidifying their position in the competitive Western Conference standings.

Alperen Şengün and Durant shine in Charlotte

Kevin Durant led the offensive charge for Houston, finishing the game with 35 points and 8 rebounds. Turkish international Alperen Şengün played a vital role in the paint, contributing 13 points to the winning effort. The Rockets' balanced attack also featured Jabari Smith with 15 points and rookie Reed Sheppard, who added 13 points. Amen Thompson provided defensive energy and 9 points to help close out the game in the final seconds.

The Charlotte Hornets, who suffered their 30th loss of the season, were led by Grant Williams, who recorded a team-high 20 points. Brandon Miller added 17 points for the home side, but their efforts fell short against Houston’s late-game execution.

Adem Bona's 76ers fall to Atlanta Hawks

In Philadelphia, the 76ers hosted the Atlanta Hawks at the Xfinity Mobile Arena, ultimately falling 117-107 in front of their home crowd. Despite the loss, Turkish rookie Adem Bona made his presence felt on the court, recording 9 points and 7 rebounds in limited minutes.

The 76ers' offensive efforts were spearheaded by Tyrese Maxey, who scored 28 points, followed by VJ Edgecombe with 20 points and Kelly Oubre with 17. Veteran center Andre Drummond also contributed a double-double with 10 points and 14 rebounds.

Atlanta Hawks' dominant road performance

The Atlanta Hawks were led by an exceptional performance from Jalen Johnson, who notched a double-double with 32 points and 10 rebounds. The Hawks' veteran leadership was also on display as CJ McCollum scored 23 points and Dyson Daniels added 15 points. Atlanta's ability to maintain their lead in the fourth quarter proved decisive, handing Philadelphia a tough home defeat.

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