All Houston Rockets centers Alperen Sengun what you do to start your week is make history. First of all, scoring a career-high 45 points vs. Projected Rookie of the Year Victor Wembanyama, and which makes it look easy. Then, totaling 25 points, 19 rebounds, two steals and a career-high 14 assists against the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday. Sengun is the first center in NBA history to reach these numbers in a single match.
Alperen Sengun unveils a new statistical line
Expecting their offseason signings to propel them into the playoffs, the Houston Rockets had a disappointing 2023-24 campaign. Yet, in what has been a darker and darker season, there were several glimmers of hope in their graying skies. Chief among them was the play of third-year center Alperen Sengun, who became Houston’s leading scorer.
A formidable presence in the low post thanks to his nimble footwork, soft touch and creativity, Sengun has shown the ability to stretch the floor to 3-point range. Like the Hall of Fame forward Dirk Nowitzki and 2-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic, Sengun even developed a unique jumper set. Efficient, effective and productive, Sengun’s game is the very definition of exceptional.
His all-time superb performance against Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs on Monday (March 5) highlighted his ability to score points.
