{
  "id": 20003023,
  "title": "‘Attack mode’: Alperen Sengun breaks 40 as Rockets (10-3) hold off Jazz",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/attack-mode-alperen-sengun-breaks-40-as-rockets-10-3-hold-off-jazz",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-14T15:34:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/attack-mode-alperen-sengun-breaks-153454521.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Houston Rockets secured a crucial 125-118 victory over the Utah Jazz on Friday night, marking the team's second 40-point game from Alperen Sengun in his NBA career. Sengun, who finished with 43 points, 12 rebounds, and 5 assists, was the cornerstone of the Rockets' performance. Fred VanVleet praised Sengun's all-around contribution, stating that the team needed every point and rebound from him. The win extended the Rockets' perfect 3-0 homestand, raising their regular season record to 10-3. Utah, meanwhile, fell to 1-12. Key standout players for the Jazz included Darryn Peterson with 28 points and 7 rebounds, Keyonte George with 27 points and 7 assists, Kevin Durant with 22 points and 6 assists, and Fred VanVleet with 17 points and 3 assists. The win also marked Houston's 1-1 record in the Emirates NBA Cup 2026 group-stage play, while the Jazz remain 0-2. The absence of Marcus Smart due to a three-game suspension highlighted the Rockets' need for defensive reinforcements. With the homestand at Toyota Center concluded, the Rockets are set to begin a four-game road trip, starting with a matchup against the Washington Wizards on Sunday night.",
  "summary": "Alperen Sengun scored 43 points on elite efficiency, and the Rockets (10-3) needed nearly all of them to withstand a strong effort from Utah.",
  "key_points": [
    "Alperen Sengun scores 43 points, breaking 40-point milestone",
    "Rockets win 125-118 against Utah Jazz, extending perfect 3-0 homestand",
    "Jazz fall to 1-12, marking 0-2 record in 2026 group-stage play"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}