Sacramento: The Sacramento Kings secured a 113-103 victory over the Houston Rockets, despite a stellar performance from Turkish star Alperen Sengun, who scored 30 points. Sengun, who played nearly 37 minutes, also recorded 10 rebounds, five assists, and one block, making him the standout performer for the Rockets.

According to Anadolu Agency, Jalen Green added 24 points, while Tari Eason contributed 14 points for Houston, which remains fifth in the Western Conference but suffered their 23rd loss of the season. For the Kings, DeMar DeRozan’s 21 points and Zach LaVine’s 20 points played a crucial role in securing the team’s 31st win of the season. The Kings faced an early setback when Domantas Sabonis, who was averaging 19.9 points, 14.4 rebounds, and 6.3 assists per game, sustained a hamstring injury in the first quarter and was forced to leave the game.

In another game, the Philadelphia 76ers ended a nine-game losing streak with a 126-119 home victory over the Golden State Warriors. Quentin Grimes led the 76ers with an impressive 44-point, six-rebound performance, while Kelly Oubre Jr. added 20 points, helping Philadelphia secure its 21st win of the season. National player Adem Bona and star center Joel Embiid, who is sidelined for the rest of the season due to injury, were absent from the game. Despite Stephen Curry’s 29 points and 13 assists and Quinten Post’s 16 points and nine rebounds, the Warriors suffered their 28th loss of the season.

Other notable NBA results included the Charlotte Hornets defeating the Washington Wizards 113-100, the Detroit Pistons securing a 115-94 victory over the Brooklyn Nets, and the Memphis Grizzlies narrowly losing to the San Antonio Spurs 130-128.