Sengun registered 22 points (9-18 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 12 rebounds and four assists in 37 minutes during Wednesday's 116-108 victory over Orlando.
Sengun posted a double-double for the fourth straight game, and the fifth time over his last six appearances, as he remains a capable two-way player who can also fill the stat sheet from time to time. Firmly entrenched as one of the go-to options on offense for Houston, Sengun is averaging a robust line of 20.6 points, 10.1 rebounds, 5.4 assists, 0.9 steals and 0.7 blocks per game since the beginning of March.
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Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Big double-double in win
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Sengun ended Saturday's 117-114 victory over the Bulls with 24 points (9-18 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 6-8 FT), 15 rebounds, four assists, two blocks and two steals across 37 minutes.
The double-double was his 39th of the season and third in the last four games, and Sengun appears to be fully recovered from the back issue that may have hampered his rebounding earlier in the month. During that four-game stretch, the fourth-year center has averaged 18.5 points, 12.0 boards, 4.8 assists, 1.0 steals and 0.8 blocks while shooting 56.0 percent from the floor.
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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: Working through back soreness
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Sengun (back) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Thunder.
Sengun is coming off a 30-point double-double performance against the Kings on Saturday, but it appears he may have injured his lower back in the process. With both Sengun and Steven Adams (ankle) listed as questionable for Monday's game, Jock Landale and Jabari Smith could be in line for some significant minutes at the five. Sengun has averaged 22.6 points, 11.4 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.2 blocks over 32.4 minutes per game over his last five outings.
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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: Third straight double-double
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Sengun accumulated 24 points (8-21 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 8-10 FT), 13 rebounds and two assists over 36 minutes during Friday's 121-115 victory over the Timberwolves.
After notching a double-double in each of the final two games before the All-Star break, Sengun picked up right where he left off when the Rockets' schedule resumed. The fourth-year center already has a career-high 33 double-doubles on the season. Over six full games since he returned from a calf injury in early February, he's averaging 20.2 points, 12.8 boards, 4.2 assists and 0.8 steals.
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.
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.
