Şengün Dazzles Houston as Bona Leads 76ers to Defeat Jazz
The NBA delivered a volatile night on March 21, 2026. Several contests finished with late swings and standout individual efforts across multiple arenas.
Rockets edge Heat in Houston
At the Toyota Center, Alperen Şengün produced a steady double-double. He scored 19 points on 9-of-13 shooting and grabbed 12 rebounds. He also added three assists to anchor Houston’s interior play.
The Rockets prevailed 123-122 after an ending full of drama. Bam Adebayo briefly put Miami ahead from the free-throw line. Kevin Durant’s potential game-winner rimmed out, and Amen Thompson tipped in the rebound at the buzzer.
Notable performances
- Amen Thompson: 24 points, 18 rebounds.
- Kevin Durant: 27 points and moved past Michael Jordan on the all-time scoring list.
- Bam Adebayo: 32 points, 21 rebounds.
- Tyler Herro: 25 points.
Şengün dazzled Houston by limiting second-chance opportunities. His presence inside helped the Rockets win an efficiency battle in a game decided by tiny margins.
76ers pull away in Salt Lake City
In Utah, the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Jazz 126-116 at the Delta Center. Rookie Adem Bona supplied a momentum swing. He scored 16 points and grabbed five rebounds, highlighted by thunderous dunks in the third quarter.
Philadelphia dominated the paint and responded to a Jazz rally with a decisive run. The 76ers survived 17 turnovers through a physical finish.
Supporting cast and Utah leaders
- Quentin Grimes: team-high 26 points for Philadelphia.
- VJ Edgecombe: 22 points, 13 rebounds.
- Trendon Watford and Cameron Payne: provided key support in the run.
- Ace Bailey (Utah): 25 points, five blocks.
Bona led the 76ers during the key stretch. His effort helped secure the defeat of the Jazz in a game decided by interior strength.
Other Turkish players and roster notes
Ömer Faruk Yurtseven logged 15 minutes for the Golden State Warriors in Atlanta. He finished with two points, four rebounds and an assist. De’Anthony Melton led Golden State with 20 points.
The Warriors fell 126-110 to the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena. The game exposed defensive lapses and allowed Atlanta to pull away in the second half.
Nightcap results
- Milwaukee Bucks edged the Phoenix Suns.
- Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Orlando Magic in a close game.
- San Antonio Spurs cruised past the Indiana Pacers.
Filmogaz.com compiled the game details and statistics from the March 21, 2026 slate. The evening underscored how single plays can decide outcomes in tight NBA contests.
