Alperen Şengün's mark on the NBA season opener: He became the game's top scorer, breaking a career record!

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Created: October 22, 2025 08:43

The 2025-26 NBA season has begun. The Houston Rockets, led by national team player Alperen Şengün, hosted the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder in the opening game of the new season.

The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Houston Rockets 125-124 after double overtime, with the performance of national basketball player Alperen Şengün making their mark in the match.

AMAZING PERFORMANCE FROM ALPEREN

Alperen Şengün played 49 minutes, finishing with 39 points, 11 rebounds, 7 assists, 2 steals, and 1 block. He was the game's top scorer.

On the other hand, the national basketball player broke a career record with 5 three-pointers made on the opening night.

The Houston Rockets will host the Detroit Pistons in their next game on Saturday, October 25th.

🔥 Alperen Şengün's mark on the opening game of the new NBA season!⏱️ 49 minutes🏀 39 points💪 11 rebounds🅰️ 7 assists🧤 2 steals❌ 1 block

🎯 5 three-pointers (career high) pic.twitter.com/W1fUT0dgtq

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