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Houston Rockets defeated the San Antonio Spurs 114-110 in an NBA game built around Alperen Sengun's 29 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. The Turkey international played 36 minutes at the Moody Center and also recorded one block.

Sengun scored 14 of those points in the fourth quarter, answering a Spurs run that put San Antonio ahead 104-103 with four straight scoring possessions before Amen Thompson blocked Victor Wembanyama's tying layup on the final play.

Lakers take the Los Angeles derby

Los Angeles Lakers beat the Los Angeles Clippers 125-117 at home. Austin Reaves made 10 of 13 shots and led the team with 28 points and 9 assists. Luka Doncic had 23 points and 7 assists but committed a career-high 11 turnovers, and Walker Kessler added 22 points, 8 rebounds and 6 blocks.

For the Clippers, Darius Garland scored 26 points and reserve Brook Lopez finished with 22.

Key takeaways

• Alperen Sengun scored 29 points with 7 rebounds and 7 assists as the Rockets beat the Spurs 114-110
• Amen Thompson blocked Victor Wembanyama's tying layup attempt on the final play
• Atlanta Hawks recorded the biggest win in club history, beating Charlotte 128-81
• The Knicks fell to 0-2, the worst start by a defending champion since 2011-12