NBA Sunday, December 1, showcased exciting games, particularly noted for impressive displays by Alperen Sengun and Franz Wagner. The Houston Rockets and Orlando Magic both achieved wins, while other stars, such as LeBron James and Anthony Davis, also had remarkable performances.
Sengun Shines, Rockets Edge Thunder
In a thrilling 119-116 victory against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Alperen Sengun narrowly missed a triple-double, ending the game with 20 points, 14 rebounds, and 9 assists. Sengun, who logged almost 38 minutes, aided the Rockets in securing their sixth consecutive win. Fred VanVleet topped the scoring for Houston with a season-best 38 points. Isaiah Hartenstein added 19 points and grabbed 13 rebounds for the Thunder.
Wagner’s Versatile Play Powers Magic Over Nets
Franz Wagner’s versatile performance propelled the Orlando Magic to a 100-92 win against the Brooklyn Nets. Wagner contributed 20 points, 9 rebounds, 8 assists, and 2 steals, aiding Orlando in extending their winning streak to six games. Goga Bitadze recorded a double-double, contributing 12 points and 13 rebounds. Dennis Schroder was the top scorer for the Nets with 20 points, but it fell short against Wagner’s influence.
Close Contests Across the League
Cavaliers 115-111 Celtics: Donovan Mitchell scored 35 points, with a crucial 20 in the fourth quarter. Moreover, leading Cleveland to their win.
Raptors 119-116 Heat: Jakob Poeltl’s double-double (17 points, 11 rebounds) and solid contributions from Toronto’s core led to a narrow victory over Miami.
Lakers 105-104 Jazz: LeBron James and Anthony Davis teamed up for 60 points. Furthermore, guiding the Lakers to victory over the Jazz in a close matchup.
NBA Standings Update
The Cleveland Cavaliers (18-3) are in first place in the Eastern Conference, while the Oklahoma City Thunder (15-5) are at the top of the Western Conference with Alperen Sengun and Franz Wagner.
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