Sengun sinks 43 as Rockets beat Jazz, Clippers edge Thunder

Turkish star Alperen Sengun delivered a season-best performance Friday, scoring 43 points as the Houston Rockets defeated the Utah Jazz 125-118 in the NBA Cup.

Sengun added 12 rebounds and five assists for a double-double at Toyota Center, becoming the third player in Rockets history after Yao Ming and James Harden to rack up at least 40 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists in a game.

Kevin Durant scored 22 points, while Tari Eason posted 14 points and 11 rebounds, and Amen Thompson finished with 12 points and 10 rebounds.

Darryn Peterson led Utah with 28 points, followed by Keyonte George with 27 and Ace Bailey with 21.

Elsewhere, the Los Angeles Clippers edged out the Oklahoma City Thunder 113-112 despite Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scoring 40 points.

Brook Lopez led the Clippers with 26 points, while Darius Garland scored 24.

Elsewhere, the San Antonio Spurs routed the Golden State Warriors 123-85, extending their winning streak to 11 games.

NBA results:

Indiana Pacers 106-104 New York Knicks

Orlando Magic 107-99 Milwaukee Bucks

Miami Heat 133-121 Cleveland Cavaliers

Chicago Bulls 125-117 Atlanta Hawks

Memphis Grizzlies 142-111 New Orleans Pelicans

Houston Rockets 125-118 Utah Jazz

San Antonio Spurs 123-85 Golden State Warriors

Portland Trail Blazers 120-107 Sacramento Kings

Los Angeles Clippers 113-112 Oklahoma City Thunder