21.10.2025 16:50
The excitement of the 80th season in the NBA, where European basketball players have made a significant impact, begins tonight in the early hours. In the first game of the new season, the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder will face the Houston Rockets, featuring Alperen Şengün, at 02:30 AM Turkish time.
In the 80th season of the NBA, the 2025-2026 season will kick off tonight in the early hours. On the opening day of the NBA's 80th season, two games will be played.
ALPEREN ŞENGÜN HITS THE COURT
In the first match of the new season, the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder will host national basketball player Alperen Şengün's Houston Rockets at 02:30 TRT. In the other matchup of the night, the Los Angeles Lakers, featuring LeBron James and Luka Doncic, will welcome the Golden State Warriors, led by Stephen Curry, at 05:00 TRT. The matches can be watched live on S Sport.
ROCKETS AIM FOR CHAMPIONSHIP UNDER ALPEREN'S LEADERSHIP
Alperen, who has been improving his performance every year and played a key role in winning the silver medal by leading the national team at EuroBasket 2025, will sweat for the Rockets' championship this season. Alperen Şengün will be one of the most important assets of the Rockets, who finished second in the Western Conference last season and played in the playoffs. Entering his 5th year in the league, Alperen averaged 19.1 points, 10.3 rebounds, 4.9 assists, and 1.1 steals last season, in which he was selected as an all-star. The star basketball player will return to the court this year with a more ambitious goal of winning a championship ring after playing in the playoffs and being selected as an all-star for the first time in his career.
THE PERFORMANCE OF THE ALPEREN-DURANT DUO IS A POINT OF INTEREST
Star scorer Kevin Durant, who signed a two-year deal with the Rockets for $90 million, has become an important addition to the team's championship aspirations. With two NBA championships and 15 all-star selections in his career, Durant's on-court chemistry with Alperen will be one of the intriguing topics of the season. The synergy and performance of the Alperen-Durant duo will undoubtedly determine the fate of the season for the Rockets, who are entering the season with championship ambitions.