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 Mavericks – Boston Celtics 107-122
Brooklyn Nets – Miami Heat 97-106
Charlotte Hornets – New Orleans Pelicans 123-92
Orlando Magic – Detroit Pistons 121-113
Atlanta Hawks – Toronto Raptors 94-117
Cleveland Cavaliers – Houston Rockets 131-135
New York Knicks – Sacramento Kings 143-120
Chicago Bulls – Philadelphia 76ers 97-109
Memphis Grizzlies – Utah Jazz 125-103
Golden State Warriors – Los Angeles Lakers 108-118
Phoenix Suns – Washington Wizards 119-109
Los Angeles Clippers – Milwaukee Bucks 127-117
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