Kevin Durant has never played with an interior like Alperen Sengun
Pushed out by a very good Magic defense, the Rockets were powerless for a long time, dominated in any case, at home. But luckily for them, as the minutes ticked by, they could count on them Kevin Durant etc Alperen Sengun to stay the course. Then, when things got serious, the two made the difference, scored important baskets in “money time”.
The All-Star winger could have given the lead or equalized in the dying minutes when the Turk took overtime at the buzzer. Simple: in the last quarter, two All-Stars scored 18 of Houston’s 25 points!
“The name Udoka trusts me late in the match so I can make those shots. I also have a lot of trust in Durant.”, comment Alperen Sengunthe author of an ultra-solid game with 30 points, 12 rebounds and 8 assists and who hit 31 shots, including 8 in overtime.
“I’ve played with a lot of interior specialists, but never with someone who can score like that”
The Turk did not succeed in everything in this victory (35% shooting, 5 turnovers), sometimes he pushed a little. But it’s clear he never gave up, especially after a lackluster first period, because of the Magic’s efforts.
“It helps me not to be myself in the first half because it annoys me and I want to do better”believes European vice-champion with Turkey. “I motivate myself. If I had played the second half like the first, the next day I would have had a video session with Imen Udok. I didn’t want to lose, I wanted to get back into this match. I know that this team needs me, so I have to do what is necessary to win.”
For his part, Kevin Durant scored 35 points, with greater efficiency (13/24 shooting). The two players took 55% of their team’s shots to account for 55% of the Texans’ points. They have dominated the debates and each can rely on the other.
“I’ve played with a lot of inside specialists, players who can be very good at setting screens, rebounding, physicality, but never someone who can score like that. he admires former Warriors, Nets and Suns. “No disrespect to the players I played with, but I’m sure they would agree with me. That’s how good Sengun is.”
2025-11-17 08:25:00
