Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Scores 20 points in return
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Sengun amassed 20 points (8-12 FG, 4-6 FT), six rebounds, six assists, two steals and one block over 34 minutes during Thursday's 120-96 victory over the Nets.
Sengun returned from a two-game absence due to a left soleus strain and saw his usual workload Thursday. The star big man turned in an efficient outing and finished as Houston's third-leading scorer, posting 20-plus points for the second time in his last five appearances. He also dished out the second-most assists on the squad behind Kevin Durant (11). Over his last five outings, Sengun has averaged 17.8 points, 8.2 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 1.6 steals in 32.8 minutes per contest.
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Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Available Thursday
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Sengun (calf) is available for Thursday's game against the Nets.
Sengun will shed his questionable tag and return from a two-game absence due to a left soleus strain. Over nine appearances in December, the star big man averaged 23.4 points, 9.9 rebounds, 6.4 assists, 2.2 steals and 1.3 blocks in 34.7 minutes per tilt. He shot 53.4 percent from the floor during that span.
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Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Won't suit up Monday
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Sengun (calf) won't play Monday against the Pacers.
Sengun was unable to shake his questionable tag and will be sidelined for a second straight game. His next chance to play comes Thursday against Brooklyn. In his absence, the Rockets will likely rely more on Steven Adams and Clint Capela.
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Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Out vs. Cleveland
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Sengun (calf) is out for Saturday's game against the Cavaliers, Tanner Nichols of IE Sports Radio reports.
Sengun will miss Saturday's contest due to left calf tightness, meaning Steven Adams will jump into the starting lineup while playing alongside Jabari Smith in the frontcourt. Sengun will aim to return to the hardwood when the Rockets take on the Pacers on Monday.
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Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Iffy for Saturday
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Sengun is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Cavaliers due to left calf tightness.
Sengun was also listed as questionable ahead of Thursday's win over the Lakers due to the calf issue, though he suited up and recorded 14 points (5-7 FG, 4-4 FT), 12 rebounds, four assists and one steal across 31 minutes. If he's unable to go Saturday, Steven Adams and Clint Capela are candidates for increased roles. Over his last five appearances, Sengun has averaged 19.4 points, 9.2 rebounds, 5.2 assists, 1.6 steals and 1.2 blocks in 33.2 minutes per game.
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Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Double-double in Christmas Day win
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Sengun amassed 14 points (5-7 FG, 4-4 FT), 12 rebounds, four assists and one steal across 31 minutes during Thursday's 119-96 win over the Lakers.
Sengun shook off a questionable tag related to left calf tightness and came through with his 16th double-double of the season in a Christmas Day victory. The fifth-year center has been excellent overall, though the three-point shot has been absent, as he hasn't attempted one in the past two games and is 0-for-14 from deep over the past eight contests since his last make Dec. 1.
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Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Good to go for Christmas Day
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Sengun (calf) is available for Thursday's game against the Lakers, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.
Despite calf tightness, Sengun will play on Christmas Day. In December, he's averaging 24.6 points, 9.6 rebounds, 6.8 assists, 2.4 steals and 1.5 blocks in 35.1 minutes.
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Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Records double-double in loss
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Sengun recorded 19 points (9-16 FG, 1-1 FT), 11 rebounds, seven assists, one block and two steals across 28 minutes during Tuesday's 128-108 loss to the Clippers.
Sengun's frontcourt work was the only element where Houston held an advantage during the loss, as the big man capitalized on the Clippers' injury woes under the basket. Sengun now has 14 double-doubles out of 25 games played, which puts him in a tie for eighth in the league alongside Luka Doncic.
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Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Paces team with 28 points
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Sengun ended with 28 points (12-17 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-6 FT), six rebounds, three assists, two blocks and two steals over 41 minutes during Sunday's 125-124 overtime loss to Sacramento.
Although Sengun finished with an excellent scoring total, he lost the rebound race under the basket to Maxime Raynaud and relied on Kevin Durant to pick up the slack off the glass. Sunday marked Sengun's second 28-point total over the past three games, and aside from a hiccup against the Nuggets, he's played extremely well after his two-game absence. Over five games, Sengun has averaged 23.8 points, 9.6 rebounds, 6.0 assists, 2.2 steals and 1.2 blocked shots.
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Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Scores 22 points in return
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Sengun produced 22 points (9-22 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 4-6 FT), 15 rebounds, five assists and four steals across 36 minutes during Thursday's 115-113 victory over the Clippers.
Sengun returned from a two-game absence due to an illness but was excellent in this matchup, posting a double-double and recording at least four tallies in four of the five major categories. Sengun showed some rust with his shot, but that won't matter much as long as he can fill the stat sheet regularly like he did Thursday. The big man is averaging a robust line of 23.9 points, 8.6 rebounds, 6.8 assists, 1.7 steals and 1.2 blocks per game over his last 10 contests.
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Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Goes through practice
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Sengun (illness) was back at practice Tuesday, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports.
Sengun missed the past two games for Houston, but it appears he's trending towards a return. The Rockets don't play again until Thursday, giving him another 48 hours to get back to 100 percent.
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Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Doubtful Saturday
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Sengun (illness) is doubtful for Saturday's game in Dallas.
Steven Adams, who started Friday's game, has already been ruled out Saturday with an ankle injury, so Clint Capela could potentially be looking at major minutes and a starting role versus the Mavericks. Check back for official confirmation on Sengun's status closer to tipoff.
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Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Questionable with illness
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Sengun is listed as questionable for Friday's game against Phoenix due to illness.
Sengun is a late addition to the Rockets' injury report due to an illness. The superstar center hasn't missed a game this season, but considering Friday night's game is the first of a back-to-back set, Houston could exercise more caution. If Sengun can't play, Steven Adams and Clint Capela would likely pick up the slack.
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Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Big double-double in win
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Sengun contributed 28 points (11-20 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 6-7 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists and four steals across 30 minutes during Wednesday's 121-95 victory over Sacramento.
The 28 points led all scorers on the night as Sengun delivered his second straight double-double -- one with boards, one with assists -- and 11th of the season in 19 games. The fifth-year center also set a new season high in steals, and he's emerging as an elite fantasy asset in 2025-26, averaging 23.1 points, 9.1 boards, 7.1 assists, 1.3 steals, 1.1 threes and 1.0 blocks while shooting 50.5 percent from the floor.
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Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Hits for game-high 27 in win
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Sengun logged 27 points (10-15 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 7-9 FT), four rebounds, five assists and one steal in 28 minutes during Sunday's 129-101 win over Utah.
After three straight games of scoring in the teens, Sengun bounced back by leading the Rockets in scoring in the afternoon contest. The fifth-year center continues to shine with increased distribution duties -- he's dished at least five assists in every game this season, and through 13 games in November, he averaged 21.8 points, 9.5 boards, 6.8 assists, 0.8 threes, 0.8 blocks and 0.8 steals.
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Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Goes for 18 in win
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Sengun finished with 18 points (8-14 FG, 2-4 3Pt), five rebounds, five assists and one block in 35 minutes during Monday's 114-92 victory over the Suns.
Sengun has cooled off since rattling three straight games with at least 25 points, recording consecutive appearances without eclipsing the 20-point mark. While Sengun's role is secure, he will either serve as the team's starting power forward or center, depending on personnel availability and matchup.
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Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Double-double against Bucks
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Sengun finished with 23 points (10-15 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-3 FT), 11 rebounds and seven assists over 40 minutes during Sunday's 122-115 victory over Milwaukee.
The fifth-year center came up a few dimes short of his ninth career triple-double, instead settling for his fifth double-double in nine games this season. Sengun has scored at least 20 points in four straight contests and dished at least six assists in every game so far in 2025-26, averaging 22.8 points, 9.9 boards, 7.3 assists, 1.3 steals, 1.2 threes and 0.8 blocks to begin the campaign.
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Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Flirts with triple-double in loss
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Sengun contributed 25 points (10-22 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 4-5 FT), nine rebounds, eight assists, one block and one steal across 36 minutes during Friday's 121-110 loss to San Antonio.
Sengun went to work banging in the post with Victor Wembanyama Friday night, and he helped hold the Spurs' superstar to a modest 22 points. Sengun is having a superb season in Houston, hitting career-highs in points (22.8), dimes (7.4), steals (1.5) and free throw percentage (74.6), and he's showing no signs of slowing down.
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Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Starting against Thunder
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Sengun (rest) will start at power forward Tuesday against the Thunder, Vanessa Richardson of Space City Home Network reports.
Rockets head coach Ime Udoka is going to lean on a jumbo lineup with Sengun starting next to Steven Adams. With Fred VanVleet (knee) presumably out for the season, Sengun and Amen Thompson will be responsible for most of the playmaking.
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Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Sitting out preseason finale
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Sengun will rest during Thursday's preseason finale against the Hawks, Vanessa Richardson of Space City Home Network reports.
The star big man will join the rest of Houston's starting lineup in street clothes. Sengun will prepare for Opening Night in Oklahoma City on Tuesday, and he shouldn't face any limitations.
