Alperen Sengun helped Houston in the upset win over Cleveland

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Cesare Milanti

26/Jan/25 09:15

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The Turkish gem was crucial in getting the victory against the leaders in the East

By Eurohoops team / info@eurohoops.net

Beating the Cleveland Cavaliers hasn’t been easy this season in the NBA. However, the Houston Rockets managed to do it twice in a week.

Following their 109-108 win at home on Thursday, they doubled their advantage with a 135-131 win last night.

Alperen Sengun was fundamental for the Rockets, scoring 26 points, grabbing 8 rebounds, and providing 3 assists while shooting 9/17 from the field.

Other European performances

Closing off on Saturday night, Kristaps Porzingis contributed to Boston’s 122-107 road win in Dallas, putting up 18 points, 4 rebounds, and 5 assists against his former team.

Nikola Jovic did the same on the road for Miami in Brooklyn, scoring 17 points with 6 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 steals in the Heat‘s 106-97 road win against the Nets. His countryman Vasilije Micic scored 11 points and shared 4 assists in Charlotte’s 123-92 victory against New Orleans.

The French duo composed of Alex Sarr (11 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 assists) and Bilal Coulibaly (12 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 assists) couldn’t avoid Washington’s 119-90 loss against Phoenix.

Results of the NBA Night:

Dallas MavericksBoston Celtics 107-122
Brooklyn NetsMiami Heat 97-106
Charlotte HornetsNew Orleans Pelicans 123-92
Orlando MagicDetroit Pistons 121-113
Atlanta HawksToronto Raptors 94-117
Cleveland Cavaliers – Houston Rockets 131-135
New York KnicksSacramento Kings 143-120
Chicago BullsPhiladelphia 76ers 97-109
Memphis GrizzliesUtah Jazz 125-103
Golden State WarriorsLos Angeles Lakers 108-118
Phoenix SunsWashington Wizards 119-109
Los Angeles ClippersMilwaukee Bucks 127-117

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