Doncic and Sengun Shine in Defeat as Lakers and Rockets Fall to Warriors and Thunder

Slovenian sensation Luka Doncic kicked off the season with an impressive performance, racking up 43 points, 12 rebounds, and nine assists. However, the Golden State Warriors managed to secure a victory on the road against the Lakers.

The game concluded with a final score of 119-109, with Jimmy Butler leading the Warriors with 31 points, while Steph Curry contributed 23 points to the winning effort.

In the opening match of the season, the reigning champions, the Oklahoma City Thunder, triumphed over the Rockets in a thrilling contest that ended 125-124 after two overtime periods.

Nevertheless, Alperen Sengun was the standout player, achieving a career-high with 39 points, 11 rebounds, and seven assists, including five three-pointers. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made significant contributions for the Thunder as well, scoring 35 points. Isiah Hartenstein, a big man from Germany, added six points, nine rebounds, and five assists. For the losing Rockets, alongside Sengun’s remarkable display, Kevin Durant scored 23 points.