Alperen Şengün delivered a standout performance with 17 points, 10 rebounds, 7 assists, and 1 steal to lead the Houston Rockets to a victory over the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena, lifting the team to a 3-0 start.
Alperen Şengün and Rockets Overpower Hawks
The Houston Rockets extended their early-season winning streak to three games following a strong performance in Atlanta. Şengün anchored the Rockets’ offense and defense across the floor, recording a near triple-double with his 17 points, 10 rebounds, and 7 assists alongside a steal.
Supporting Şengün in the attack, Kevin Durant contributed 22 points for Houston. Reed Sheppard and Tari Eason each added 19 points to round out the team’s double-digit scorers in the hard-fought road victory.
On the opposing side, the Atlanta Hawks leaned heavily on Jalen Johnson, who posted 26 points and 16 assists. Dyson Daniels and Nickeil Alexander-Walker chipped in 18 points apiece, but the Hawks ultimately fell short as the Rockets secured their third win of the campaign.
Key Players Lead Eight NBA Games
League action featured a full slate of eight games, with multiple teams establishing early momentum in the standings. Below is a breakdown of key performances from the matches.
- Houston Rockets vs. Atlanta Hawks: Alperen Şengün (17 points, 10 rebounds, 7 assists), Kevin Durant (22 points), Jalen Johnson (26 points, 16 assists).
- Philadelphia 76ers vs. Milwaukee Bucks: Joel Embiid (28 points, 11 rebounds, 10 assists), Jaylen Brown (27 points), Tyrese Maxey (26 points), Adem Bona (10 minutes, 1 rebound, 1 assist, 1 steal).
Regular Season Fixtures Continue Across Both Conferences
The NBA regular season continues with subsequent rounds of fixtures as teams across both conferences build out their early-season campaigns.
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