Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Double-double against Orlando
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Sengun totaled 14 points (5-9 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 14 rebounds, four assists and one block over 38 minutes during Monday's 97-84 victory over the Magic.
It was Sengun's 37th double-double of the season, and his first in four contests since returning from a one-game absence due to back trouble. The fourth-year center has failed to score at least 20 points only twice in nine appearances since the All-Star break, averaging 21.6 points, 10.1 boards, 5.0 assists, 1.1 blocks and 0.7 steals over that stretch while shooting 54.1 percent from the floor.
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Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Supplies team-high 22 in win
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Sengun ended with 22 points (11-14 FG, 0-3 FT), six rebounds, eight assists, one block and three steals across 36 minutes during Thursday's 109-97 win over New Orleans.
The fourth-year center led the Rockets in scoring as he topped 20 points for the sixth time in his last seven appearances. During that span, Sengun is averaging 22.9 points, 10.3 boards, 5.0 assists and 1.0 blocks while shooting 53.0 percent from the floor.
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Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Not listed on injury report
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Sengun (back) is not listed on Houston's injury report for Tuesday's game against the Pacers.
After sitting out Monday's loss to the Thunder, Sengun, Amen Thompson (shoulder) and Dillon Brooks (knee) will all be available for the second half of Houston's back-to-back set. Over his last seven appearances, Sengun has averaged 20.0 points, 11.9 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 1.0 blocks in 32.4 minutes per game.
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Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Sitting out Monday
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Sengun (back) won't play Monday against the Thunder.
Sengun was added to the injury report with a back injury, and the issue is serious enough to sideline him for Monday's clash. Jock Landale will draw the start at center in Sengun's place and should be in line for a healthy workload.
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Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Stuffs stat sheet in loss
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Sengun ended with 30 points (10-16 FG, 10-17 FT), 10 rebounds, five assists and one block over 37 minutes during Saturday's 113-103 loss to the Kings.
Sengun and Jalen Green carried the Rockets offensively in this game, and despite the fact that Houston came up short, Segun continues to reward fantasy managers who trust him on a game-to-game basis. The big man posted his fourth double-double across five outings since the end of the All-Star break, and he's averaging 22.6 points, 11.4 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.2 blocks per game in that span.
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Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Strong showing in win
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Sengun closed with 23 points (8-16 FG, 7-9 FT), 11 rebounds, three assists and three blocks across 35 minutes during Tuesday's 100-97 win over the Bucks.
Sengun racked up his 35th double-double of the campaign Tuesday. He's averaging 18.2 points, 11.1 rebounds and 4.2 assists over his last 11 games, but his overall fantasy appeal has been held in check by low defensive output and a poor showing from the free throw line -- he averaged 0.7 steals and 0.5 blocks in that span while hitting 67.1 percent from the stripe.
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Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Fills up stat sheet again
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Sengun recorded 27 points (11-24 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-8 FT), 12 rebounds, seven assists and one block across 35 minutes during Saturday's 124-115 loss to Utah.
Sengun scored 18 of his 27 points in the first half of Saturday's game. He coasted his way to his 34th double-double of the season (and fourth in as many games), and he was three dimes shy from logging his fourth triple-double of the 2024 campaign. Sengun has averaged 19.5 points, 12.8 rebounds and 4.5 assists over 33.9 minutes per game across his last four outings.
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Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Double-double despite early exit
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Sengun amassed 10 points (4-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-4 FT), 13 rebounds, four assists and one steal in 27 minutes during Thursday's 105-98 loss to the Warriors.
While the fourth-year center did contribute his 32nd double-double of the season, Sengun was one of the Rocket starters benched by coach Ime Udoka for the entire fourth quarter in an effort to generate a comeback from a 12-point deficit. Not counting a Feb. 9 game in which he played only three minutes due to back trouble, Sengun heads into the All-Star break averaging 19.4 points, 12.8 boards, 4.6 assists and 1.0 steals over his last five contests.
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Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Double-doubles in win
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Sengun amassed 17 points (7-12 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-6 FT), 13 rebounds, five assists, two steals and one block over 38 minutes during Wednesday's 119-111 win over Phoenix.
Sengun left Sunday's win over the Raptors early due to a lumbar spasm, though he returned to game action against Phoenix on Wednesday and posted a game-high 13 rebounds. Additionally, the All-Star center logged his 31st outing with a double-double or better through 51 regular-season games. Over his last five appearances with double-digit playing time, Sengun has averaged 21.0 points, 12.2 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 1.0 steals across 34.6 minutes per contest.
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Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Cleared to play
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Sengun (back) is active and starting Wednesday against the Suns, Ben DuBose of USA Today reports.
Sengun was forced to leave Sunday's game against Toronto due to back spasms and was listed as questionable for Wednesday's game. However, he's been given the green light to face Phoenix.
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Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Iffy for Wednesday
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Sengun (back) is making progress, but he remains questionable for Wednesday's game against the Suns, Adam Spolane of Sports Radio 610 Houston reports.
Sengun wasn't able to return to Sunday's 94-87 win over the Raptors due to a lumbar spasm and finished with zero points (0-3 FG) and three rebounds in three minutes. It sounds like he'll be a game-time call Wednesday, but if he's unable to go, Jeff Green, Jock Landale and Steven Adams could see increased roles.
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Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Leaves early Sunday
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Sengun didn't return to Sunday's 94-87 win over the Raptors due to a lumbar spasm and finished with zero points (0-3 FG) and three rebounds in three minutes.
The star big man checked out of the game with 8:44 remaining in the first quarter, paving the way for Jeff Green and Jock Landale to see extended run in the loss. Sengun will have until Wednesday's game against the Suns to recover. If Sengun is unable to play, Steven Adams (ankle) -- who sat out Sunday for maintenance purposes -- will likely receive the starting nod at center.
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Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Unlikely to return Sunday
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Sengun is doubtful to return to Sunday's game against the Raptors due to a lumbar spasm, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.
If he's unable to return, Sengun will finish with zero points (0-3 FG) and three rebounds in three minutes. Jeff Green replaced Sengun when the big man went to the locker room, but Jock Landale is also a candidate for increased minutes for the remainder of the game. The Rockets were already thin in the frontcourt, as Steven Adams (lower leg), Tari Eason (ankle) and Jabari Smith (hand) are all in street clothes Sunday.
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Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Drops 30 points against Dallas
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Sengun registered 30 points (11-19 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 7-10 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and one block over 38 minutes during Saturday's 116-105 loss to Dallas.
Sengun was limited to just five points in the first half of Saturday's game, but he came alive in the second half with 25 points as the Rockets attempted to make a late comeback. Sengun finished as the game's leading scorer, and it was the first time since Jan. 9 that he had scored 30 points. The Rockets will look to break out of their six-game losing streak Sunday against the Raptors.
Sengun provided 16 points (6-11 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 10 rebounds, seven assists and two steals across 33 minutes during Thursday's 127-114 loss to Minnesota.
Sengun missed three straight games between Jan. 30 and Feb. 3 due to a calf injury, but he picked things up right where he left off with back-to-back double-doubles in the two games he's played since returning. Sengun has been playing well since the calendar flipped to the new year, averaging 19.6 points, 10.1 rebounds, 4.9 assists and 1.5 steals per game since the beginning of January.
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Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Monster double-double in return
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Sengun (calf) tallied 24 points (8-18 FG, 8-14 FT), 20 rebounds and four assists across 35 minutes in Tuesday's 99-97 loss to the Nets.
The big man returned from a three-game absence due to a left calf contusion in emphatic fashion, turning in the first 20-20 game of his career, albeit with substandard shooting from the field and free-throw line. The first-time All-Star has been integral to the Rockets' emergence as one of the top teams in the Western Conference, as he's averaging 19.2 points, 10.6 boards, 5.0 assists, 1.3 steals and 0.8 blocks in 31.4 minutes per game over his 47 appearances.
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Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Cleared to play Tuesday
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Sengun (calf) is available and starting against the Nets on Tuesday, Ben DuBose of USA Today reports.
Sengun has missed the Rockets' last three games due to a left calf contusion, but the fourth-year big man out of Turkey has progressed enough in his recovery to play Tuesday. Sengun has averaged 19.6 points, 9.4 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 1.6 steals over 31.4 minutes per game since the beginning of January.
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Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Expected to return Tuesday
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Sengun (calf) is probable for Tuesday's game against the Nets.
After missing three straight games, including the first half of Houston's current back-to-back set, Sengun is slated to return to the Rockets' starting lineup Tuesday. The big man may face some restrictions, but he's played fewer than 25 minutes only three times across 46 regular-season appearances.
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Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Won't play Monday
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Sengun (calf) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Knicks, Vanessa Richardson of Space City Home Network reports.
Sengun will miss a third straight game due to a left calf contusion. Monday's game is the first half of a back-to-back set, and while the center's availability for Tuesday's game in Brooklyn remains unclear, head coach Ime Udoka expressed optimism that Sengun would be available to play at some point during the remaining three games of the Rockets' road trip, per Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle. After Steven Adams drew starts in both of the past two games, the Rockets are switching up their lineup Monday, as Jae'Sean Tate and Tari Eason will join the starting lineup and will be flanked by Jalen Green, Amen Thompson and Dillon Brooks. Point guard Fred VanVleet (ankle) is considered week-to-week and will join Sengun in street clothes.
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Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Won't suit up Thursday
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Sengun (calf) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against Memphis, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Sengun will miss his first contest of the season due to a left calf contusion, and his next chance to feature will come Saturday against Brooklyn. With the young star sidelined, Steven Adams and Jock Landale could both be in line for a bump in playing time.
