Sengun racked up 17 points (5-15 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 7-9 FT), 12 rebounds, 10 assists and three blocks across 39 minutes during Wednesday's 117-107 loss to the Timberwolves.
Sengun recorded his first triple-double of the season, albeit in a losing effort. It continues what has been a strong start to the season, as he is currently putting up first-round value in standard leagues. Through seven appearances, he has averaged 22.4 points, 9.1 rebounds, 8.1 assists, 1.0 three-pointers and 2.4 combined steals and blocks.
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Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Posts third double-double of season
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Sengun finished with 26 points (12-15 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds, 10 assists, two blocks and two steals across 38 minutes during Monday's 109-93 win over Boston.
Sengun recorded his first points-assists double-double while shooting a red-hot 80 percent from the field on 15 attempts. The scoring and dimes were both game highs, and he notched his first outing with multiple steals and blocks. Sengun turned it over just once, too, a season-low for the big man. He now has nine or more assists in three consecutive games, and he'll continue providing all-around fantasy production for the 6-1 Rockets.
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Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Flirts with triple-double in return
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Sengun racked up 16 points (6-17 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-6 FT), nine rebounds, nine assists and one block over 33 minutes during Saturday's 119-98 victory over the Thunder.
Sengun returned from a two-game absence due to lower back soreness and looked like himself, running the offense with Fred VanVleet (knee) and Reed Sheppard (back) out. Sengun showed no signs of limitations in 33 minutes, but it's unclear if the back issue will linger.
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Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Not listed on injury report
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Sengun (back) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Saturday's meeting with the Thunder.
Sengun is set to return after a two-game stint on the sidelines, likely prompting Clint Capela to head back to the second unit. Sengun has gotten off to a hot start this season, averaging 24.5 points, 9.0 rebounds, 7.0 assists, 1.5 triples and 1.8 steals per game.
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Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Ruled out Friday
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Sengun (back) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Mavericks, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Sengun will miss a second consecutive contest due to lower-back soreness, opening up additional minutes in the frontcourt for Tari Eason and Clint Capela. Sengun's next chance to play will come Saturday against the Thunder in the second leg of this back-to-back set.
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Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Questionable for Friday
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Sengun (back) is questionable for Friday's game against the Mavericks.
Sengun has a chance to return from a one-game absence with a back issue. If the star big man indeed gets back in the lineup, less playing time will be available at center for Tari Eason and Clint Capela.
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Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Dominant in victory
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Sengun ended Monday's 120-110 victory over the Hawks with 29 points (11-15 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 6-8 FT), nine rebounds, nine assists, one block and six steals over 37 minutes.
Sengun put his fingerprints all over Monday's win, setting the pace in points, assists and steals. The star big man is off and running in 2026-27, having posted at least 17 points, seven boards, five dimes and one three-pointer in all four of his appearances.
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Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Double-double in win over Hawks
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Sengun had 17 points (6-12 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-6 FT), 10 rebounds, seven assists and one steal in 33 minutes during Saturday's 121-114 win over Atlanta.
The double-double was the second in three games for Sengun to begin the season. The 24-year-old center hasn't made much of a defensive impact yet, but he may be adding some long-range shooting to his portfolio, as Sengun is averaging 23.0 points, 9.0 boards, 6.3 assists and 1.7 threes so far.
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Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Flirts with triple-double in win
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Sengun logged 29 points (10-20 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 7-8 FT), seven rebounds, seven assists and one block over 36 minutes during Friday's 114-110 win over the Spurs.
Sengun dominated the fourth quarter of Friday's game to deliver the win for Houston, and he even chipped in some defensive stats after failing to do so in the opener. It's early, but Sengun has gone 10-for-12 at the charity stripe through two games, and if the big man can find his form at the line, he could easily be a top-20 player in fantasy leagues.
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Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Full stat line in preseason finale
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Sengun supplied 14 points (7-11 FG, 0-2 3Pt), seven rebounds, five assists, two blocks and one steal across 24 minutes in Thursday's 116-89 preseason win over the Thunder.
Sengun missed both of his three-point tries but was extremely efficient from two-point range, finishing as Houston's second-leading scorer. The star big man also paced the Rockets in rebounds and blocks while finishing second on the team in assists. He'll look to continue stuffing the stat sheet in Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Mavericks.
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Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Posts triple-double in preseason win
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Sengun recorded 16 points (6-9 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-5 FT), 10 rebounds, 10 assists, one steal and three blocks in 22 minutes during Friday's 135-117 preseason win over Dallas.
Sengun delivered an impressive all-around performance in limited action, securing a triple-double while shooting 66.7 percent from the field. The 24-year-old center demonstrated his ability to contribute across multiple categories, particularly as a facilitator and rim protector. Sengun should remain one of Houston's primary offensive contributors alongside Kevin Durant heading into the 2026-27 regular season.
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Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Primed for another big year
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Sengun continued his ascent as one of the league's premier offensive centers during the 2025-26 campaign, serving as Houston's primary facilitator in the frontcourt while forming an elite partnership with Kevin Durant.
Sengun's combination of interior scoring, rebounding and passing remained the foundation of the Rockets' halfcourt offense throughout the regular season. With Houston returning most of its rotation, Sengun's role should remain virtually unchanged entering 2026-27.
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Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Double-doubles in Game 6 loss
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Sengun supplied 17 points (5-12 FG, 7-10 FT), 11 rebounds, two blocks and one assist across 38 minutes in Friday's 98-78 loss to the Lakers in Game 6 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Sengun struggled with efficiency, though that proved to be a common theme for the Rockets in their season-ending loss. The star big man still finished second on the team in scoring and led the club in rebounds en route to his third double-double of the series. He earned his second career All-Star nod in 2025-26, finishing the regular season with averages of 20.4 points, 8.9 rebounds, 6.2 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.1 blocks in 33.3 minutes per tilt across 72 appearances.
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Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Full stat line in Game 5 win
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Sengun supplied 14 points (5-9 FG, 4-4 FT), nine rebounds, eight assists, two steals and one block across 43 minutes in Wednesday's 99-93 win over the Lakers in Game 5 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Sengun wasn't very aggressive hunting his shot, though he delivered an efficient performance and was one of five Rockets players to score in double figures. The star big man also led the team in rebounds and dished out a game- and series-best eight assists. Additionally, he chipped in at least three combined steals-plus-blocks for the third time in the series. Sengun and the Rockets will now attempt to force a Game 7 with a victory in Friday's Game 6 in Houston.
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Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Huge double-double in loss
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Sengun supplied 33 points (15-27 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-3 FT), 16 rebounds, six assists, three steals and one block across 47 minutes in Friday's 112-108 overtime loss to the Lakers in Game 3 of the first round of the playoffs.
Sengun struggled from downtown but was efficient from two-point range en route to a game-high 33 points. The star big man also led all players in rebounds and finished second on the Rockets in assists, taking on increased responsibilities with Kevin Durant (ankle) sidelined. Sengun and the Rockets will now attempt to stave off elimination at home in Sunday's Game 4.
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Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Drops 23 points in loss
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Sengun finished Tuesday's 101-94 loss to the Lakers in Game 2 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs with 20 points (9-20 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-3 FT), 11 rebounds, five assists, two blocks and four steals over 35 minutes.
Sengun put together a strong line in Tuesday's win, but it wasn't enough as Houston dropped to a 2-0 series deficit. Through two games, he's averaging 19.5 points, 9.5 rebounds, 5.5 assists, 1.5 blocks and 2.5 steals.
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Rockets' Jabari Smith: Logs double-double in defeat
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Smith logged 16 points (5-14 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 3-5 FT), 12 rebounds and two steals across 43 minutes during Saturday's 107-98 loss to the Lakers in Game 1 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Smith's performance on both sides of the ball helped to soften the blow caused by Kevin Durant's (knee) absence, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Lakers' relentless offensive onslaught. Smith has often been a savior for the Rockets when Durant or Alperen Sengun have been sidelined, but Game 1's result highlights the need for Durant on the court.
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Rockets' Clint Capela: Headed to bench
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Capela will come off the bench for Saturday's Game 1 matchup with the Lakers, Rockets' radio voice Matt Thomas reports.
Capela started in Houston's final regular-season game with Alperen Sengun resting, but Sengun is back and starting, which will shift Capela to a reserve role. As a member of the second unit this season, Capela has averaged 3.4 points and 4.4 rebounds per game.
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Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Fades injury report
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Sengun (rest) isn't listed on the injury report for Saturday's Game 1 against the Lakers.
Sengun took a seat for Houston's regular-season finale but is set to return to action for the start of the playoffs. Over six regular-season appearances in April, the star big man averaged 18.3 points, 8.5 rebounds and 5.7 assists across 30.7 minutes per contest.
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Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Logs 22 points in defeat
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Sengun had 22 points (10-13 FG, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, eight assists and one block across 29 minutes during Friday's 136-132 loss to the Timberwolves.
The Timberwolves bested the Rockets in rebounds by a 39-25 margin, and Sengun's lower numbers off the glass were part of the problem. The big man regressed after posting double-digit rebound totals in two consecutive games. The mini-streak was preceded by other below-average rebound totals, but Jabari Smith has helped to prop up the team's overall results. Houston's interior effectiveness could be exploited in the playoffs, so Sengun will need to be at his best in the upcoming postseason.
