NBA Cup 2026-27 Group Stage Highlights
Alperen Sengun scored 43 points on 17-of-24 shooting to lead the Houston Rockets past the Utah Jazz during the third night of group-play action in the NBA Cup.
The action included matching 37-point games in Miami and a dominant performance from Franz Wagner in Orlando.
Sengun Dominates Utah
Alperen Sengun anchored the Houston offense with 43 points and 12 rebounds against Utah. The Turkish center shot 17-for-24 from the field in a performance that marked his second career game with at least 40 points.
Kevin Durant added 22 points for Houston despite hitting just 5 of 14 shots. Utah stayed close behind 28 points from Darryn Peterson and 27 from Keyonte George, but the Jazz dropped their eleventh consecutive game.
Miami Pair Sets Franchise Mark
Bam Adebayo and Giannis Antetokounmpo each scored 37 points as the Miami Heat defeated the Cleveland Cavs 133-121. Adebayo grabbed 14 rebounds to help secure the victory.
The output marked only the second time in franchise history that two Miami teammates scored at least 37 points in the same game. The only previous instance occurred in 2013 with LeBron James and Dwyane Wade, according to NBAPassion.
Davion Mitchell added 22 points and tied his career high with 17 assists for the Heat. Donovan Mitchell led Cleveland with 25 points, while James Harden contributed 20.
Wagner Leads Orlando Past Milwaukee
Franz Wagner finished with 35 points, 12 assists, and 9 rebounds as the Orlando Magic beat the Milwaukee Bucks. The victory marked Orlando’s second win in the group stage.
Wagner sealed the win late in the fourth quarter with a steal followed by an eurostep drive. Desmond Bane chipped in 21 points for the Magic.
Milwaukee absorbed its ninth straight loss, falling to 1-12 to start the season. The Bucks struggled to contain Orlando as the Magic secured a victory led by Franz Wagner.
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