1 week Ago By Billy Heyen
Alperen Sengun is one of the biggest reasons the Rockets are locked in to the No. 2 seed in the Western Confrence. Given his stature and role at the offensive end, Sengun is also someone Houston can't necessarily afford to lose.
Lately, Sengun's availability has been a bit of a mystery. The 6-foot-10 center missed Houston's last game due to personal reasons, and he's questionable for Friday night against the Lakers, again for personal reasons. Sengun is averaging 19.
2 points, 10.4 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 1.
1 steals per game this season. Follow The Sporting News on WhatsApp He's a playmaker from the high and low post spots, and he gives most opposing teams a lot of frustration. If Sengun can go, it's also a big blow for the Lakers, who need a win to keep control of getting a home series in the playoffs.
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