MARCH 6 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
ALPEREN SENGÜN #28 - CENTER - HOUSTON ROCKETS
18.8 PPG •
10.9 RPG •
5.3 APG
18.8 PPG
10.9 RPG
5.3 APG
Sengun sets career mark with 45 points as Rockets down Spurs 114-101 Alperen Sengun scored a career-high 45 points with a season-best 16 rebounds to lead the Houston Rockets to a 114-101 win over the San Anton...
Wembanyama COULDN'T STOP Alperen Sengun 😳 45 Points vs Spurs
MARCH 6 • YOUTUBE
Strong two-way play in win Sengun finished Saturday's 118-109 win over the Suns with 21 points (9-21 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals in 33 minutes.
Impact Jalen Green led the Rockets in scoring and Fred VanVleet posted one of his best games in recent weeks, so Sengun took somewhat of a backseat in this one. However, the fact that he still posted a double-double while contributing defensively without being the focal point of the team shows how much he can impact the box score on a regular basis. Sengun has been Houston's top fantasy performer by a wide margin this season, and the numbers should continue to back that assessment up.
MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE
Posts monster line Sengun amassed 23 points (8-13 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 7-12 FT), 11 rebounds, six assists, two blocks and two steals across 36 minutes during Tuesday's 112-95 loss to the Thunder.
Impact Lines like this have become the norm for Sengun this season. He's been a sixth-round fantasy value in nine-category leagues so far, posting averages of 21.1 points, 9.2 rebounds, 4.9 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.8 blocks.
FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE
Double-double against OKC Sengun recorded 19 points (6-12 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 6-7 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 29 minutes during Sunday's 123-110 loss to the Thunder.
Impact It was the 25th double-double of the season for the third-year center, leaving him four short of tying the career high he set in 2022-23. Sengun has been flashing more defensive production of late as well -- over the last five games, he's averaging 18.6 points, 8.2 boards, 4.0 assists, 1.2 blocks and 0.8 steals.
FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE
Posts another double-double Sengun chipped in 17 points (6-15 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 5-8 FT), 12 rebounds, four assists and one block in 35 minutes during Friday's 114-110 victory over the Suns.
Impact Sengun recorded his 23rd double-double of the season, and he dominated down low while taking advantage of Jusuf Nurkic's absence due to an ankle problem. The versatile big man has been one of the top fantasy contributors not only for the Rockets but in the Western Conference as a whole due to his impressive two-way play and his ability to rack up double-doubles with ease while also chipping in on peripheral categories. Over his last 10 games, Sengun has averaged 18.1 points, 9.1 rebounds, 4.6 assists, 0.9 steals, and 0.7 blocks across 32.2 minutes per game.
FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE
Sniffs double-double in defeat Sengun ended Thursday's 127-105 loss to the Pelicans with 20 points (6-9 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 7-10 FT), nine rebounds, two assists and one steal in 27 minutes.
Impact Sengun finished one rebound shy of posting a double-double, and even though he didn't fill the stat sheet as he's done in other games, he still posted an impressive outing. Sengun is averaging 17.6 points, 8.1 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 0.7 blocks per game since the start of January.
FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE
Pops for 19 in Wednesday's loss Sengun closed with 19 points (8-16 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-7 FT), five rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal across 34 minutes before fouling out of Wednesday's 121-113 loss to Mem...
Impact Four different Rockets tied for the team lead with 19 points, but Sengun's lack of impact on the glass overshadowed his offense. In two contests since returning from a one-game absence due to lower-back soreness, the third-year center has managed just eight rebounds in total, a far cry from the career-high 9.2 boards he's averaging this season. Sengun should be viewed as a risky fantasy option until he demonstrates he's 100 percent.
FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE
Brings defense in win Sengun (back) tallied 18 points (6-10 FG, 6-8 FT), six assists, three rebounds, three blocks and one steal across 36 minutes Monday in the Rockets' 105-103 win over the Knicks.
Impact Though Sengun fell short of his season-long averages in points (21.2) and rebounds (9.2), he salvaged his night by providing his most blocks since Jan. 17 while also shining as a facilitator. Perhaps more important than his production was the fact that Sengun logged 36 minutes, an encouraging sign after he missed Saturday's loss to Atlanta with lower-back pain.
FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE
Available to play Monday Sengun (back) will play Monday versus the Knicks, Ben DuBose of USA Today reports.
Impact Sengun missed Saturday's contest due to lower back pain, but the 21-year-old will suit up Monday. He joins a Rockets' frontcourt that will be without Tari Eason (leg) and Cam Whitmore (ankle).
FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE
Iffy for Monday Sengun (back) is listed as questionable ahead of Monday's game against the Knicks.
Impact Sengun is in jeopardy of missing a second consecutive game due to lower back pain. If he is unable to go, Jeff Green and Jock Landale could see increased run.
FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE
Out with back pain Sengun will not play in Saturday's game in Atlanta due to lower back pain, Ben DuBose of USA Today reports.
Impact Sengun presumably picked up the injury in the Rockets' previous loss to the Raptors. The absence will mark his first of the season. As a result, Jeff Green, Jock Landale and Boban Marjanovic are all candidates to see increased workloads at center. Sengun's next chance to play will come Monday versus the Knicks.
FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE
Another double-double Sengun contributed 20 points (7-15 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 6-8 FT), 10 rebounds, six assists and one steal across 36 minutes during Tuesday's 132-129 loss to the Pacers.
Impact Sengun recorded his sixth consecutive double-double, and while he's reached that mark in all but one of his last 11 appearances, his impact on the Rockets' offensive scheme goes well beyond his contributions in points and rebounds. He's averaging 22.3 points, 9.5 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 1.4 steals per game since the beginning of January.
FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE
Teases triple-double Friday Sengun accumulated 24 points (10-14 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 13 rebounds and eight assists across 29 minutes during Friday's 135-106 win over the Raptors.
Impact The third-year center likely would have come away with his fourth career triple-double had the game been closer, but the Rockets emptied their bench in the fourth quarter. Sengun has delivered four straight double-doubles and eight in the last nine games, a stretch in which he's averaging 22.2 points, 10.9 boards, 6.4 assists, 0.9 steals and 0.8 blocks while shooting 56.6 percent from the floor.
FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE
Will play Friday Sengun (illness) will play Friday against the Raptors, Lachard Binkley of TheDreamShake.com reports.
Impact Sengun will suit up despite battling an illness, keeping his perfect attendance streak alive. The third-year center is in the midst of a breakout campaign and has posted a double-double in eight of his last 10 appearances. During that stretch, he's averaged 21.4 points, 10.4 rebounds, 5.9 assists, 1.3 steals and 0.9 blocks in 33.9 minutes per game.
FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE
Present at shootaround Sengun (illness) was present during Houston's morning shootaround, but he remains questionable for Friday's game against the Raptors, Adam Spolane of Sports Radio 610 Houston repor...
Impact While Sengun was present, it's unclear how active he was during the shootaround. The third-year big man has yet to miss a game this season and has posted a double-double in eight of his last 10 appearances. During that stretch, he's averaged 21.4 points, 10.4 rebounds, 5.9 assists, 1.3 steals and 0.9 blocks in 33.9 minutes per game.
FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable for Friday Sengun (illness) is questionable for Friday's tilt with Toronto.
Impact Sengun has yet to miss a game this season, so don't be surprised if he guts it out Friday evening. We'll have a better idea on his playing status based on his activity level at shootaround, but if he is forced to the sidelines for the first time this season, his minutes would likely be divvied up amongst Jeff Green, Cam Whitmore and Jae'Sean Tate with Jabari Smith spending more time at the five-spot.
FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE
Dices up Los Angeles Sengun finished Monday's 135-119 win over the Lakers with 31 points (14-23 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-4 FT), 12 rebounds, seven assists, one block and two steals in 40 minutes.
Impact Sengun shredded the Lakers' interior defense en route to multiple dunks, while leading a dominant route in the rebounding battle -- with Houston grabbing 56 boards compared to just 35 for the Lakers. Sengun benefitted from a hobbled Anthony Davis (Achilles/groin) on Monday, but he's been on fire in January, averaging 23.5 points, 9.2 rebounds and 5.0 assists on 54.9 percent shooting across 16 games.
JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE
Jalen Green & Alperen Sengun Make NBA History 👀 | January 29, 2024
JANUARY 30 • YOUTUBE
Jalen Green, Alperen Sengun propel Rockets past Lakers Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun posted near-matching double-doubles as the Houston Rockets blistered the visiting Los Angeles Lakers 135-119...
JANUARY 30 • KANSASCITY.COM
Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun power the Rockets past the Lakers 135-119
Jalen Green scored 34 points and Alperen Sengun added 31 to help the Houston Rockets to a 135-119 win over the Los Angeles LakersJANUARY 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Near triple-double vs. Blazers Sengun recorded 30 points (11-17 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 7-8 FT), 10 rebounds, eight assists and one steal over 40 minutes during Wednesday's 137-131 overtime loss to Portland.
Impact Sengun was two assists short of registering his second triple-double of the season. The young center is having a breakout year and he has registered a double-double or better in each of his last four games. Sengun is averaging 24.5 points on 54.3 percent shooting, 9.1 rebounds, 4.9 assists and 1.6 steals over 34.5 minutes per game in January.
JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE
First triple-double of season Sengun produced 24 points (10-18 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 12 rebounds, 10 assists and one steal across 36 minutes during Sunday's 116-107 loss to Boston.
Impact Sengun posted his first triple-double of the season and delivered a statement performance against one of the best teams in The Association, showing an efficient touch from the field, energy on the glass and top-notch vision as a playmaker. Sengun has posted a double-double or triple-double in four of his last five outings, and he's Houston's main fantasy option by a wide margin in a season in which he's settled as one of the most productive big men in the league.
JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE
37 points on 26 shots Sengun finished Saturday's 127-126 overtime win over the Jazz with 37 points (15-26 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 6-10 FT), 14 rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal across 42 minutes.
Impact Sengun showcased extraordinary usage while contributing across the board and only posting one turnover. His 26 shot attempts marked a career high, although he's now logged seven games with 20-plus shots this season after never exceeding 17 shots in a game last season. Sengun's footwork combined with a quality mid-range jumper and blossoming foul-drawing prowess en route to 5.5 free-throws per game combines to form a stellar offensive portfolio.
JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE
Alperen Sengun TIES CAREER-HIGH 37 PTS In Rockets W! 🔥| January 20, 2024
JANUARY 21 • YOUTUBE
