Alperen Sengun Scores 29 as Rockets Beat Spurs

In the American Basketball League, the Houston Rockets beat the San Antonio Spurs 114-110 on the road. National player Alperen Sengun, who played 36 minutes, finished the game with 29 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists and 1 block.

Trailing 104-103 entering the final quarter, Sengun scored on four consecutive possessions during a stretch when the Spurs had taken the lead, putting the Rockets back in front. The Turkish player scored 14 points in the fourth quarter and was one of the players who decided the outcome.

In the final second of the game, Amen Thompson blocked Victor Wembanyama's hook shot, which was an attempt to tie the score, and secured the win. Thompson finished with 20 points and 10 rebounds and was one of the standout players of the game. Kevin Durant also recorded 20 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists.

For the Spurs, Wembanyama had 25 points and 13 rebounds for a double-double. Dylan Harper scored 20 and De'Aaron Fox scored 19. The Rockets start the season with 2 wins, while the Spurs' first game of the season ended in disappointment.