Alperen Şengün’s 43-point night carries Rockets past Jazz, 125-118

The Houston Rockets defeated the Utah Jazz 125-118 on Friday, and the game largely turned on Alperen Şengün. According to the NBA’s official recap, Şengün finished with 43 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists on 70% shooting.

Şengün’s line also reflected efficiency at high volume, with the Yahoo Sports recap describing his 17-for-24 shooting and a heavy share of Houston’s offensive production.

With the Rockets converting on Şengün’s advantage down the stretch, Houston held off Utah to secure the final margin of seven points.

The standout night gave Şengün a place in Rockets franchise history: Yahoo Sports reported he became the third player in team history, joining Hakeem Olajuwon and Yao Ming, to post a 70%-plus shooting game with the same 43-point, 12-rebound, five-assist stat line.