Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Bounces back with big game
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Sengun supplied 25 points (11-15 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-6 FT), eight rebounds, four assists and two steals over 32 minutes before fouling out of Wednesday's 130-125 loss to the Grizzlies.
Sengun missed Monday's loss to Golden State due to illness but returned to the court Wednesday without any restrictions. Aside from the poor shooting from the free-throw line, Sengun delivered an excellent all-around performance before fouling out with just 1:26 remaining in the fourth quarter. The second-year pro should continue to play a big role down the stretch for the Rockets, who are looking to build for the future.
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Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Not listed on injury report
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Sengun (illness) is not on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's game in Memphis.
An illness forced Sengun to the sidelines Monday, but it appears it'll only be a one-game absence for the big man. With Sengun back in action Wednesday evening, expect Tari Eason to return to the second unit, where his minutes will likely be reduced to the mid-20s. Usman Garuba also figures to see a reduction in minutes.
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Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Out Monday
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Sengun (illness) is out for Monday's game against the Warriors, Jackson Gatlin of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Sengun will officially miss his seventh contest of the year as he tends to an illness. The likes of Tari Eason and Usman Garuba emerge as candidates to see more usage with Sengun on the sidelines. The next chance for the second-year big to return to the court comes Wednesday against the Grizzlies.
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Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Dealing with illness
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Sengun is questionable for Monday's game against the Warriors due to an illness, Adam Wexler of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.
Sengun played 31 minutes during the first half of Houston's back-to-back set Sunday, but he's apparently under the weather a day later. If he's sidelined Monday, Usman Garuba, Boban Marjanovic and Frank Kaminsky are all candidates for increased roles.
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Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Posts versatile line in return
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Sengun (groin) posted 13 points (6-10 FG, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds, six assists, two blocks and one steal over 31 minutes during Wednesday's 114-110 victory over the Lakers.
Sengun missed the Rockets' previous game due to a groin injury, but he was able to suit up against the Lakers. The big man recorded a modest 13 points but left an imprint on the contest in various ways, finishing tied for the team lead with nine rebounds and six assists while adding two blocks and a steal. Sengun is averaging 13.6 points, 9.4 rebounds 4.0 dimes, 1.3 steals and 0.9 blocks through seven games in March.
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Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Good to go Wednesday
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Sengun (groin) is available for Wednesday's matchup against the Lakers, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.
The center will return following a one-game absence due to a groin injury. Sengun has scored in double figures across six straight games, averaging 13.7 points, 9.5 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.3 steals during this stretch.
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Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Questionable vs. Lakers
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Sengun (groin) is questionable for Wednesday's tilt against the Lakers.
A strained left groin kept Sengun out of Monday's upset victory over the Celtics, which was the center's first absence since Jan. 28. Tari Eason would presumably draw another start if Sengun is sidelined Wednesday.
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Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Ruled out for Monday
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Sengun (groin) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Celtics, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Sengun was initially being listed as probable for Monday's game, but after experiencing some soreness in his groin while going through his pregame routine, the Houston medical staff decided to err on the side of caution and hold him out. Expect more minutes for Kenyon Martin and Usman Garuba Monday evening.
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Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Probable Monday
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Sengun is probable for Monday's game against Boston due to a left groin strain.
Sengun has posted double-doubles in four of his last eight appearances and has averaged 13.3 points, 8.6 rebounds and 4.4 assists in 29.1 minutes per game during that time. Although he's dealing with a groin issue, it appears likely that he'll be able to suit up against the Celtics.
Sengun ended with 16 points (6-12 FG, 4-5 FT), 12 rebounds and two assists in 34 minutes during Tuesday's 118-96 loss to the Nets.
Sengun has now recorded three straight double-doubles and four across his last six outings, as he continues to prove he's a strong fantasy asset despite the Rockets struggling to stay competitive. The second-year big man is averaging 12.9 points, 8.5 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 0.8 steals since the start of February (15 games).
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Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Posts another double-double
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Sengun racked up 15 points (6-9 FG, 3-4 FT), 14 rebounds, three assists, one block and three steals over 27 minutes during Sunday's 142-110 victory over the Spurs.
Sengun delivered his third double-double over his last five games, but he also contributed in other categories en route to a solid all-around outing. One of the most versatile big men in fantasy, Sengun is averaging 12.6 points, 8.2 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 1.5 blocks-plus steals since the start of February (14 games).
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Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Records double-double
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Sengun accumulated 16 points (6-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 10 rebounds, four assists and one steal in 28 minutes during Saturday's 122-110 victory over San Antonio.
Sengun was active on both ends of the court Saturday and posted his third double-double in the last six games. Even though the second-year big man has not looked as dominant as he had looked in the opening stages of the season, he remains a strong fantasy asset thanks to his well-rounded stat profile. He's averaging 12.1 points, 8.1 rebounds, 5.4 assists, 0.6 steals and 0.3 blocks per game across his last 10 outings.
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Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Strong production in loss
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Sengun supplied 17 points (8-16 FG, 1-2 FT), 10 rebounds and five assists across 25 minutes during Sunday's 131-114 loss to Portland.
Sengun posted his first double-double since Feb. 1 and dished out at least five assists for a second straight game. It was a nice bounce-back performance for the talented big man, who came into the contest having made six of his last 22 field-goal attempts and totaled just 13 points over his last two contests. Despite the shaky two-game stretch, Sengun has still been a solid fantasy asset in February, posting 12.8 points, 8.1 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 1.2 steals-plus-blocks in 28.7 minutes over 10 appearances.
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Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Struggles from field Wednesday
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Sengun closed with eight points (4-12 FG, 0-1 3Pt), 10 rebounds and two assists across 22 minutes during Wednesday's 133-96 loss to the Thunder.
Sengun had a rough performance Wednesday and couldn't fill the stat sheet as he usually does. The big man ended up with more field goal attempts (12) than points scored (eight), though the 10 rebounds did salvage some value. Sengun is averaging 13.3 points, 7.8 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game across eight February games entering the All-Star break.
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Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Stuffs stat sheet once again
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Sengun supplied 12 points (3-9 FG, 6-6 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and one steal across 31 minutes during Friday's 97-95 loss to Miami.
Sengun struggled from the field and saved his scoring numbers thanks to his efficiency from the charity stripe, but he still posted a solid fantasy line with multiple assists and was just two boards shy of another double-double. One of the most versatile big men in the league, Sengun is averaging 14.3 points, 7.3 rebounds, 5.0 assists and a combined 1.6 steals-plus-blocks per game across six February appearances.
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Rockets' Alperen Sengun: One rebound shy of triple-double
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Sengun amassed 18 points (7-11 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), nine rebounds, 11 assists, one block and one steal over 35 minutes during Wednesday's 130-128 loss to the Kings.
Sengun did a great job of getting his teammates involved early, dishing out six first-quarter assists to help the Rockets jump out to a seven-point lead. He entered the break with nine points on 4-of-7 shooting from the field to go along with seven dimes and six boards, three of which came on the offensive end. The center chipped in another nine points and three assists in the second half, though he added just one more rebound to fall one board shy of a triple-double. His 11 assists on the evening marked a team and season high, and he's now scored at least 15 points in nine of his last 12 games.
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Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Solid stat line Monday
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Sengun provided 15 points (4-10 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 6-6 FT), seven rebounds and seven assists in 36 minutes during Monday's 140-120 loss to Sacramento.
Sengun struggled more than usual from the field, but he salvaged his night with a perfect showing from the free-throw line, doubling up his season average in assists. Aside from a 15-minute appearance in the Rockets' previous game Saturday against the Thunder, in which he battled early foul trouble and then didn't get back on the court in garbage time in a blowout loss, Sengun has now reached the 30-minute mark in each of his last 10 outings. The increased playing time has allowed Sengun to emerge as one of the more valuable fantasy centers in both points and categories leagues.
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Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Double-doubles in return to lineup
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Sengun supplied 10 points (4-10 FG, 2-4 FT), 12 rebounds, four assists and three blocks across 33 minutes during Wednesday's 112-106 win over Oklahoma City.
Sengun returned to the starting lineup after missing Saturday's game due to an illness. His workload is no longer a concern for fantasy managers these days, as he's been able to eclipse 30 minutes in his last eight appearances with averages of 19.6 points, 11.0 rebounds, 6.0 assists, 2.0 blocks and 1.1 steals in that span.
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Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Will play Wednesday
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Sengun (illness) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's game against the Thunder.
The big man was held out of Saturday's game against Detroit due to an illness, but after putting in a full practice Monday he's been removed from the injury report altogether. Obviously, this is great news for fantasy managers as the Rockets enter a three-games-in-four-nights stretch. Over his last 10 appearances, Sengun has two triple-doubles while posting 18.9 points, 10.0 rebounds, 6.8 assists, 1.4 steals and 1.4 blocks per game.
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Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Practices Monday
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Sengun (illness) participated in Monday's practice session, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Sengen was unavailable for Saturday's game against Detroit due to a non-COVID illness, but it was encouraging to see him back at practice Monday. It's certainly possible that he'll return to game action for Wednesday's matchup against Oklahoma City. He's posted double-doubles in four of his last six appearances and has averaged 22.0 points, 11.3 rebounds, 7.2 assists, 2.0 blocks and 1.3 steals in 35.8 minutes per game during that time.
