Houston Rockets win 10th straight game without Alperen Şengün

Continuing with the NBA season, the Rockets, who have been without the injured Alperen Şengün for some time, claimed their 37th victory by defeating the Thunder on the road, keeping their play-in contention alive.

Jalen Green led the visiting Rockets with 37 points, 10 rebounds, and 7 assists, while Amen Thompson contributed to the victory with 25 points and 15 rebounds.

Despite missing star player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the Thunder suffered their 22nd defeat of the season. Josh Giddey scored 31 points and Jalen Williams added 23 points for the third-placed Western Conference team.

Cedi Osman Shines with 9 Points, 7 Rebounds, and 6 Assists

In a matchup between national basketball players Cedi Osman and Ömer Faruk Yurtseven, the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Utah Jazz 118-111 on the road.

For the Spurs, who are at the bottom of the Western Conference, Devin Vassell stood out with 31 points and 6 assists, while Victor Wembanyama contributed 19 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 5 blocks in their 17th victory. Cedi Osman played nearly 20 minutes, scoring 9 points, grabbing 7 rebounds, dishing out 6 assists, and stealing the ball once.

Facing their seventh consecutive defeat and 44th overall, the Jazz saw Collin Sexton score 26 points and Lauri Markkanen add 25 points. Ömer Faruk Yurtseven played close to 3 minutes and ended the game with 2 points.

Suns Prevail Over Nuggets on the Road

The Phoenix Suns, vying for a playoff spot in the Western Conference, defeated the conference-leading Denver Nuggets 104-97 on the road.

Kevin Durant led the Suns with 30 points, 13 rebounds, and 5 blocks, while Devin Booker contributed 17 points and 9 assists in their 43rd victory.

For the Nuggets, Nikola Jokic scored 22 points, 9 rebounds, and 10 assists, Aaron Gordon added 18 points and 6 rebounds, and Michael Porter Jr. contributed 18 points and 8 rebounds, but it wasn't enough to prevent their 22nd loss of the season.

Results from the night's NBA games are as follows:

Washington Wizards-Brooklyn Nets: 119-122 (Overtime)

Orlando Magic-Golden State Warriors: 93-101

Charlotte Hornets-Cleveland Cavaliers: 118-111

Toronto Raptors-New York Knicks: 101-145

Philadelphia 76ers-Los Angeles Clippers: 107-108

Atlanta Hawks-Portland Trail Blazers: 120-106

Oklahoma City Thunder-Houston Rockets: 126-132 (Overtime)

Minnesota Timberwolves-Detroit Pistons: 106-91

Memphis Grizzlies-Los Angeles Lakers: 124-136

Chicago Bulls-Indiana Pacers: 125-99

Utah Jazz-San Antonio Spurs: 111-118

Denver Nuggets-Phoenix Suns: 97-104