Doncic and Sengun's Strong Performances Not Enough for Lakers and Rockets
Luka Doncic scored 43 points, while Alperen Sengun had 39 points, but both teams suffered losses on the opening night of the NBA season.
Doncic's impressive performance included 12 rebounds and nine assists, yet the Golden State Warriors secured a 119-109 road win over the Lakers. Jimmy Butler contributed 31 points and Steph Curry added 23 points for the winning team.
In the first game of the season, the Oklahoma City Thunder, the defending champions, defeated the Rockets 125-124 after two overtimes. Alperen Sengun stood out with 39 points, 11 rebounds, and seven assists, achieving a personal best with five made three-pointers.
Both Luka Doncic and Alperen Sengun had monster games, but their teams were unable to secure wins.
Author's summary: Lakers and Rockets lost despite strong performances.