Alperin Sengun scores 43 points to power Rockets past skidding Jazz 125-118

HOUSTON (AP) — Alperin Sengun scored 43 points and pulled down 12 rebounds as the Houston Rockets held off Utah 125-118 in NBA Cup play Friday night, handing the Jazz their 11th consecutive loss.It was Sengun's second career 40-point game, and he did it on an efficient 17 of 24 from the floor.