Doncic and Sengun’s monster games not enough for the Lakers and the Rockets

Doncic and Sengun's Impressive Performances Not Enough

Luka Doncic and Alperen Sengun had monster games, but their teams, the Lakers and the Rockets, lost on the opening night of the NBA season.

Doncic scored 43 points, with 12 rebounds and nine assists, but the Golden State Warriors won 119-109 over the Lakers, with Jimmy Butler scoring 31 points and Steph Curry adding 23.

In the first game of the season, the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Rockets 125-124 after two overtimes, despite Sengun's impressive 39 points, 11 rebounds, and seven assists, including a personal best of five made threes.

Alperen Sengun stole the show with 39 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists.

Author's summary: Lakers and Rockets lost despite great performances.

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