Before the game: the story
Reported Sengun takes over late, Thompson stops Wembanyama
Alperen Sengun scored 29 and, per Jackson Gatlin of Locked On Rockets, had Houston's last 8 points in Friday's 114-110 win over the Spurs. ESPN reported that Amen Thompson (20 points, 10 rebounds) blocked Victor Wembanyama at the rim to stop a possible tying basket.
Sources: ESPN: “Amen Thompson stuffs Wembanyama's last-second shot as Rockets hold off…” · RotoWire note: Amen Thompson · RotoWire note: Alperen Sengun · Locked On Rockets “Rockets Vs Spurs: Amen Thompson GAME-WINNING BLOCK” at 3:21, 7:11
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- Opinion Hawks' four-man bench unit, led by Lu Dort, keeps delivering
Zach Lowe noted that new Hawk Luguentz Dort is coming off the bench. The Locked On Hawks host said Dort, Flemings, Landale and Wiggins play together as a group and put up about 45-47 bench points in the rout of Charlotte. The host said Quin Snyder will likely keep the unit together.
Sources: Locked On Hawks “Hawks make franchise history with 47-point demolit” at 14:44, 14:51 · Locked On Hawks “HAWKS POSTCAST: How The Atlanta Hawks Made History” at 17:30 · The Zach Lowe Show “Opening Night Overreactions, Alarming Trends, Hot” at 34:17 · Locked On Hawks “Hawks open season with quality road victory in Orl” at 14:05 · Roster: Luguentz Dort
Written by our system from the reports, posts and podcasts linked here, in our own words; written Oct 24, 3:25 PM ET, before tip. Rumors and opinions are labelled.