Alperen Sengun Drops 43 Points as Rockets Beat Jazz in NBA Cup
Alperen Sengun delivered one of his best performances of the season, scoring 43 points to lead the Houston Rockets to a 125-118 victory over the Utah Jazz in NBA Cup group play.
Sengun was simply outstanding, finishing with 43 points, 12 rebounds and five assists as Houston secured an important win. The Turkish big man was the standout performer on the night, giving the Jazz defence plenty of problems throughout the contest.
Houston needed a strong performance from its leading players, and Sengun stepped up when it mattered. His scoring and work on the boards helped the Rockets maintain control and see out the victory.
The result moved Houston to 10-3 in the regular season, while Utah dropped to 1-12. The Rockets also improved their position in the NBA Cup group standings with the victory.
