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'Not Playing Like Myself Lately': Alperen Sengun Gets Real After 33-Point Game Dismantles Grizzlies

The Rockets hosted the Grizzlies at the Toyota Center tonight and came away with a 108-99 win. Both Alperen Sengun and Kevin Durant dropped 33 points each to lead the Rockets to a victory.

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Alperen Sengun, Kevin Durant lead Rockets to comeback win over Memphis

Alperen Sengun and Kevin Durant tallied 33 points apiece to fuel the Houston Rockets to a 108-99 comeback victory at home over the short-handed Memphis Grizzlies on Monday.

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How many of the active NBA players to score 20 points in at least 200 games in their career can you name in seven minutes?

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The 25 players with the most successful post-NBA careers

Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 24

Sixers Joel Embiid Trolls Rockets Alperen Sengun on Social Media

The Houston Rockets' matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers led to disappointment for Houston. After trailing for the first three quarters of the contest, Houston seized a nine-point lead with a little more than six minutes remaining in the fourth.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / January 23

Kevin Durant Candidly Reflects On Rockets’ Loss To 76ers

The Rockets suffered their fifth loss this season in overtime tonight as they faced the 76ers in Philadelphia. The final score was 122-128 as Houston managed to score only seven points after the game went into overtime tied 115-115.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 22

76ers’ VJ Edgecombe sends early message to Rockets with sick Alperen Sengun poster

Philadelphia 76ers guard VJ Edgecombe did not waste any time making his presence felt against the Houston Rockets at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Thursday. The 76ers have struggled recently, coming off a loss to the Phoenix Suns, 116-110, on Tuesday, and Edgecombe wanted to reenergize his team against the Rockets.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 22

ESPN's Kendrick Perkins: Rockets Alperen Sengun was a Monster Against Spurs

The Houston Rockets’ recent woes were major cause for concern, as they were losing games to opponents that aren’t on the same tier as them. But then again, you are what your record says you are.

Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / January 17

Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun lead Rockets to 110-105 win over Timberwolves

The Rockets got back on the winning track on Friday night with a 110-105 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves, who were playing without Anthony Edwards.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 17

Timberwolves’ Julius Randle bullies Alperen Sengun for easy slam dunk

Julius Randle got the better of Alperen Sengun for a highlight during the Minnesota Timberwolves’ matchup against the Houston Rockets on Friday night. Randle is going through his 12th year in the NBA, his second with the Timberwolves.

Houston Rockets News / The SportsRush / January 16

'They Need All-NBA Sengun': Kendrick Perkins Offers Solution to Rockets’ Offensive Woes

It has not been a straightforward season filled with fulfilled expectations for most teams around the NBA, and the Houston Rockets can now be added to that list.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 13

Rockets' Alperen Sengun Shows up on NBA's MVP Ladder

Alperen Sengun has emerged as one of the best young players for several years. A rising prospect, if you will. Except that he’s already entrenched himself as a star.

NBA News / The Dream Shake / January 12

Rockets continue to struggle on the road, lose to the Kings 111-98

The Rockets offense had been putrid without Alperen Sengun in the lineup, so going into Sunday’s game against the Sacramento Kings, Rockets fans were hopeful his return to the lineup would set things right.

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Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 11

Rockets’ Alperen Sengun gets surprise injury designation vs. Kings

The Houston Rockets have lost three of their last five games, and they’re looking to get back on track against the Sacramento Kings. One of the reasons for their underwhelming play over the past few games is because of the injury to Alperen Sengun, who has been sidelined with an ankle injury.

Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 8

Rockets feeling Alperen Sengun’s absence in surprisingly game-changing way

Life without Alperen Sengun has proven difficult for the Houston Rockets. After entering the month with the third-best offensive rating in the NBA, Houston has fallen to 23 over its last three games, all of which Sengun has missed.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / January 6

NBA Notes: Cavs, Kenny Atkinson, Rockets, Alperen Sengun, Pacers

The Cavaliers are taking a hard look at their rotation after the bench struggled badly in Sunday’s four-point loss to Detroit, writes Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com.

Houston Rockets News / Hoops Rumors / January 5

Alperen Sengun Expected To Miss 10-14 Days With Ankle Sprain

Rockets center Alperen Sengun will be reevaluated at the end of this week and is expected to miss about 10-to-14 days, head coach Ime Udoka said on Monday (Twitter link via sideline reporter Vanessa Richardson).

Houston Rockets News / EssentiallySports / January 5

Alperen Sengun’s Close Source Reveals Rockets Star’s Cautious Request After Ankle Injury

The Houston Rockets are tearing through the season with relentless momentum. Sitting fifth, right behind the Denver Nuggets and above the Minnesota Timberwolves, Ime Udoka’s boys are snarling at the top seeds with Kevin Durant at the helm.

Houston Rockets News / Field Level Media / January 5

Alperen Sengun sidelined again as Rockets host trending Suns

The Houston Rockets finally appeared to be on the road to optimal health and building momentum in the competitive Western Conference, courtesy of a roster made whole with the return of two key wing players.

Houston Rockets News / Last Word On Sports / January 4

How Big A Problem Is Sengun’s Injury For The Rockets?

The Houston Rockets fell to the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday night, 110-104. The bigger concern for Houston is that All-Star center Alperen Sengun went down just over a minute into the game.

Houston Rockets News / Field Level Media / January 3

Rockets lose Alperen Sengun to early injury, fall to Mavs

Anthony Davis scored 26 points, Max Christie shot 10-of-13 from the floor en route to 24 points and the Dallas Mavericks capitalized on Alperen Sengun's injury to top the visiting Houston Rockets 110-104 on Saturday night.

Houston Rockets News / Athlon Sports / January 3

Rockets Announce Alperen Sengun News After Leaving Mavericks Game

The Houston Rockets have been on a hot streak, entering Saturday’s game against the Dallas Mavericks riding a four-game winning streak. A major reason for the team’s success this season has been the play of center Alperen Sengun, now in his fifth year with the organization.