“They’re all helping us. Like, Ime’s a perfect coach. He’s the best coach I ever had, probably,” Şengün said. “But not just Ime. Our whole coaching staff is amazing. Everybody’s doing a great job. Everybody wants to win. I’ve never seen a coaching staff like this in my life. And when you see, you understand. They’re tough. They’re talking to us. They’re not scared of anything.”
Source: Yahoo! Sports
Source: Yahoo! Sports
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
How Alperen Sengun is blooming, offensively AND defensively, with @DannyLeroux
youtube.com/watch?v=H2kwmX… – 4:37 PM
How Alperen Sengun is blooming, offensively AND defensively, with @DannyLeroux
youtube.com/watch?v=H2kwmX… – 4:37 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Alperen Sengun: 68 PTS 35 REB 17 AST last 2 games. Bigger second guess that OKC passed on him in my mind after the Horford trade, but #Celtics did originally hold that pick. I think they made the right choice going the veteran route. @John_Zannis loves that ‘what if.’ He’s GOOD.. – 11:43 AM
Alperen Sengun: 68 PTS 35 REB 17 AST last 2 games. Bigger second guess that OKC passed on him in my mind after the Horford trade, but #Celtics did originally hold that pick. I think they made the right choice going the veteran route. @John_Zannis loves that ‘what if.’ He’s GOOD.. – 11:43 AM
Jake Fischer @JakeLFischer
While Houston nearly signed Brook Lopez in free agency, Alperen Sengun was training to battle any competition at starting center, hang 45 on Wemby, and drop gaudy triple-doubles.
“If he was coming,” Sengun told @YahooSports. “I was fighting for my spot.” sports.yahoo.com/impressed-with… – 11:32 AM
While Houston nearly signed Brook Lopez in free agency, Alperen Sengun was training to battle any competition at starting center, hang 45 on Wemby, and drop gaudy triple-doubles.
“If he was coming,” Sengun told @YahooSports. “I was fighting for my spot.” sports.yahoo.com/impressed-with… – 11:32 AM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Which young core are you higher on? How close are the two?
HOU – Sengun, Jabari, Whitmore, Eason, Thompson, Green
ORL – Banchero, Wagner x2, Suggs, Black, Anthony, Houstan – 11:32 AM
Which young core are you higher on? How close are the two?
HOU – Sengun, Jabari, Whitmore, Eason, Thompson, Green
ORL – Banchero, Wagner x2, Suggs, Black, Anthony, Houstan – 11:32 AM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
NBA Rookie Rankings: Victor Wembanyama doesn’t need to flex against Rockets big Alperen Sengun
(By @JasmynWimbish)
cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-r… – 11:30 AM
NBA Rookie Rankings: Victor Wembanyama doesn’t need to flex against Rockets big Alperen Sengun
(By @JasmynWimbish)
cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-r… – 11:30 AM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Which young core are you higher on? How close are the two?
HOU – Sengun, Jabari, Whitmore, Eason, Thompson, Green
ORL – Banchero, Wagner x2, Suggs, Black, Houstan – 11:26 AM
Which young core are you higher on? How close are the two?
HOU – Sengun, Jabari, Whitmore, Eason, Thompson, Green
ORL – Banchero, Wagner x2, Suggs, Black, Houstan – 11:26 AM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Alperen Sengun has been putting up MVP numbers over his last two games 🔥 pic.twitter.com/VtVCqPZKox – 10:01 AM
Alperen Sengun has been putting up MVP numbers over his last two games 🔥 pic.twitter.com/VtVCqPZKox – 10:01 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Triple-double for Sabonis in Sacramento’s win, Sengun recorded one as well, but in Houston’s defeat #NBA
Many other European players left the mark, more on another action-packed NBA night 👇👇👇
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… – 5:15 AM
Triple-double for Sabonis in Sacramento’s win, Sengun recorded one as well, but in Houston’s defeat #NBA
Many other European players left the mark, more on another action-packed NBA night 👇👇👇
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… – 5:15 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Triple-double for Sabonis in Sacramento’s win, Sengun recorded one as well, but in Houston’s defeat #NBAextra
Many other European players left the mark, more another action-packed NBA night 👇👇👇
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… – 5:13 AM
Triple-double for Sabonis in Sacramento’s win, Sengun recorded one as well, but in Houston’s defeat #NBAextra
Many other European players left the mark, more another action-packed NBA night 👇👇👇
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… – 5:13 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Alperen Sengun in the last two games 🚀
45 PTS, 16 REB, 3 AST
23 PTS, 19 REB, 14 AST pic.twitter.com/Ax1QscRZcP – 12:26 AM
Alperen Sengun in the last two games 🚀
45 PTS, 16 REB, 3 AST
23 PTS, 19 REB, 14 AST pic.twitter.com/Ax1QscRZcP – 12:26 AM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Kawhi and Paul George with a couple of extra positive words with Alperen Sengun after Sengun goes for 23/19/14 in loss to the Clippers. At 21, Sengun is already an All-Star caliber player who is a beast in the making. – 10:07 PM
Kawhi and Paul George with a couple of extra positive words with Alperen Sengun after Sengun goes for 23/19/14 in loss to the Clippers. At 21, Sengun is already an All-Star caliber player who is a beast in the making. – 10:07 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
After scoring a career high 45 points last night, Alperen Sengun had a triple-double tonight against the Clippers despite the loss 👏
🔴 23 PTS
🔴 19 REB
🔴 14 AST pic.twitter.com/YEVcwTRYcx – 10:05 PM
After scoring a career high 45 points last night, Alperen Sengun had a triple-double tonight against the Clippers despite the loss 👏
🔴 23 PTS
🔴 19 REB
🔴 14 AST pic.twitter.com/YEVcwTRYcx – 10:05 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Sengun last two games:
45 PTS | 16 REB | 5 STL
23 PTS | 19 REB | 14 AST pic.twitter.com/j7meQhp01k – 10:05 PM
Sengun last two games:
45 PTS | 16 REB | 5 STL
23 PTS | 19 REB | 14 AST pic.twitter.com/j7meQhp01k – 10:05 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Nick Buchert hit Fred VanVleet with a technical after Sengun was called for a foul with the Rockets down 3 with 48.2 seconds left – 9:59 PM
Nick Buchert hit Fred VanVleet with a technical after Sengun was called for a foul with the Rockets down 3 with 48.2 seconds left – 9:59 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Alperen Sengun missed a free throw, and now Tyronn Lue is trying to ice him with a use it or lose it timeout
Tie game at 108 with 3:22 left to play.
It’s UTG vs Bet on Yourself
Clippers need Norm to get buckets out there in place of T Mann – 9:47 PM
Alperen Sengun missed a free throw, and now Tyronn Lue is trying to ice him with a use it or lose it timeout
Tie game at 108 with 3:22 left to play.
It’s UTG vs Bet on Yourself
Clippers need Norm to get buckets out there in place of T Mann – 9:47 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Rockets lead 57-44 at halftime. Sengun with 9 points, 13 rebounds, and 6 assists, but they had trouble getting him the ball when the Clips went small. Solid minutes for Jae’Sean Tate, who had fallen out of the rotation since the break – 8:45 PM
Rockets lead 57-44 at halftime. Sengun with 9 points, 13 rebounds, and 6 assists, but they had trouble getting him the ball when the Clips went small. Solid minutes for Jae’Sean Tate, who had fallen out of the rotation since the break – 8:45 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
It’s a 57-44 halftime lead for Houston
Clippers aren’t getting lit up by Sengun, but he is still on triple-double watch (9/13/6).
Bigger story has been bench play. Cam Whitmore has 12. So does entire group of Clippers reserves. – 8:44 PM
It’s a 57-44 halftime lead for Houston
Clippers aren’t getting lit up by Sengun, but he is still on triple-double watch (9/13/6).
Bigger story has been bench play. Cam Whitmore has 12. So does entire group of Clippers reserves. – 8:44 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Sengun at half:
13 REB
6 AST
+19
Career-high in rebounds + assists in a half. statmuse.com/nba/player/alp… – 8:39 PM
Sengun at half:
13 REB
6 AST
+19
Career-high in rebounds + assists in a half. statmuse.com/nba/player/alp… – 8:39 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Houston extend run out to 12-0 before buckets by Powell and Hyland cut lead to 27-19 to end 1st quarter
Possession battle whipping Clippers again. Houston is up 4-0 on offensive rebounds, 2-1 on opponent TOs. Sengun has as many rebounds (8) as LAC starting 5 combined. – 8:09 PM
Houston extend run out to 12-0 before buckets by Powell and Hyland cut lead to 27-19 to end 1st quarter
Possession battle whipping Clippers again. Houston is up 4-0 on offensive rebounds, 2-1 on opponent TOs. Sengun has as many rebounds (8) as LAC starting 5 combined. – 8:09 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
7-0 Houston run
22-14 Houston lead
2:16 left in 1st quarter. Harden has 8 of Clippers points. PG and Kawhi are 1/5 FGs and haven’t gotten to FT line yet. Clippers trying to go at Sengun with downhill attacks, have only attempted 3 3s. It’s been humid. – 8:02 PM
7-0 Houston run
22-14 Houston lead
2:16 left in 1st quarter. Harden has 8 of Clippers points. PG and Kawhi are 1/5 FGs and haven’t gotten to FT line yet. Clippers trying to go at Sengun with downhill attacks, have only attempted 3 3s. It’s been humid. – 8:02 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Rockets lead 22-14 with 2:16 left in the first. Really strong start for Sengun on both ends – 8:00 PM
Rockets lead 22-14 with 2:16 left in the first. Really strong start for Sengun on both ends – 8:00 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
STARTERS 3/6
LAC
Paul George
Kawhi Leonard
Ivica Zubac
Terance Mann
James Harden
HOU
Dillon Brooks
Jabari Smith Jr.
Alperen Sengun
Jalen Green
Fred VanVleet – 7:02 PM
STARTERS 3/6
LAC
Paul George
Kawhi Leonard
Ivica Zubac
Terance Mann
James Harden
HOU
Dillon Brooks
Jabari Smith Jr.
Alperen Sengun
Jalen Green
Fred VanVleet – 7:02 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Tyronn Lue on Ivica Zubac trying to return to form, and playing against the multi-skilled Alperen Sengun
“It’s not going to be a 1:1 challenge. We all have to be there for Zu.” pic.twitter.com/vXU4wxMi5Y – 6:25 PM
Tyronn Lue on Ivica Zubac trying to return to form, and playing against the multi-skilled Alperen Sengun
“It’s not going to be a 1:1 challenge. We all have to be there for Zu.” pic.twitter.com/vXU4wxMi5Y – 6:25 PM
Kelly Iko @KellyIko
Spoke with Ime Udoka recently about balancing the equal opportunity offense he talks about while also realizing the need to play through Alperen Sengun.
More here on @TheAthletic— theathletic.com/5315924/2024/0… pic.twitter.com/gfViAQFtKa – 4:01 PM
Spoke with Ime Udoka recently about balancing the equal opportunity offense he talks about while also realizing the need to play through Alperen Sengun.
More here on @TheAthletic— theathletic.com/5315924/2024/0… pic.twitter.com/gfViAQFtKa – 4:01 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Alperen Sengun says Victor Wembanyama ‘not that strong yet’ after scoring career-high 45 points on rookie
(By @jackmaloneycbs)
cbssports.com/nba/news/alper… – 1:54 PM
Alperen Sengun says Victor Wembanyama ‘not that strong yet’ after scoring career-high 45 points on rookie
(By @jackmaloneycbs)
cbssports.com/nba/news/alper… – 1:54 PM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Alperen Sengun drops career-high 45 points in Rockets’ win over Spurs sportando.basketball/en/alperen-sen… – 1:49 PM
Alperen Sengun drops career-high 45 points in Rockets’ win over Spurs sportando.basketball/en/alperen-sen… – 1:49 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Lots of deserved Sengun praise
But two other items from last night’s game in Houston stuck out
1: Dillon Brooks attempted fewest FGs (0/3) in a 30-minute game in his career. Was a +20. He doesn’t sabotage offenses anymore
2: Fred VanVleet: 10:1 assist-TO. Possession battle. – 11:47 AM
Lots of deserved Sengun praise
But two other items from last night’s game in Houston stuck out
1: Dillon Brooks attempted fewest FGs (0/3) in a 30-minute game in his career. Was a +20. He doesn’t sabotage offenses anymore
2: Fred VanVleet: 10:1 assist-TO. Possession battle. – 11:47 AM
Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
Alperen Sengun was 🔥 last night:
45 PTS (career high)
16 REB
5 STL
He’s just the fifth player to record at least 45p/15r/5s in a game since the NBA began tracking blocks in 1973-74 (a total of six instances).
Please read, share, and subscribe: statitudes.com/p/nba-game-not… pic.twitter.com/ueeaPJs5Br – 9:00 AM
Alperen Sengun was 🔥 last night:
45 PTS (career high) 16 REB 5 STLHe’s just the fifth player to record at least 45p/15r/5s in a game since the NBA began tracking blocks in 1973-74 (a total of six instances).
Please read, share, and subscribe: statitudes.com/p/nba-game-not… pic.twitter.com/ueeaPJs5Br – 9:00 AM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
What a game by Alperen Sengun last night. Career-high 43 pts, 16 reb, 5 steals. Just straight-up kicked Victor’s ass, repeatedly got into his body like this for easy buckets. pic.twitter.com/BbfrLE9Yfw – 8:37 AM
What a game by Alperen Sengun last night. Career-high 43 pts, 16 reb, 5 steals. Just straight-up kicked Victor’s ass, repeatedly got into his body like this for easy buckets. pic.twitter.com/BbfrLE9Yfw – 8:37 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Career night for Alperen Sengun at the expense of Victor Wembanyama
Losing efforts for Luka Doncic and Nikola Jokic
#NBA #EuroWatch
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… – 4:16 AM
Career night for Alperen Sengun at the expense of Victor Wembanyama
Losing efforts for Luka Doncic and Nikola Jokic
#NBA #EuroWatch
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… – 4:16 AM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
Ime Udoka on Alperen Sengun’s 45-point game against Victor Wembanyama pic.twitter.com/d2bUTq75yB – 12:53 AM
Ime Udoka on Alperen Sengun’s 45-point game against Victor Wembanyama pic.twitter.com/d2bUTq75yB – 12:53 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
ALPEREN SENGUN COOKED VICTOR WEMBANYAMA WITH HIS MOVES 🫣
pic.twitter.com/QEMQU4g4dB – 12:49 AM
ALPEREN SENGUN COOKED VICTOR WEMBANYAMA WITH HIS MOVES 🫣
pic.twitter.com/QEMQU4g4dB – 12:49 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Alperen Sengun had himself a career-night to remember 🔥
45 PTS (CAREER-HIGH)
16 REB
5 STL
19/32 FG pic.twitter.com/3sQCQMVIXg – 12:42 AM
Alperen Sengun had himself a career-night to remember 🔥
45 PTS (CAREER-HIGH)
16 REB
5 STL
19/32 FG pic.twitter.com/3sQCQMVIXg – 12:42 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Alperen Sengun had himself a night to remember 🔥
45 PTS (CAREER-HIGH)
16 REB
5 STL
19/32 FG pic.twitter.com/0HAmdXkCKC – 12:35 AM
Alperen Sengun had himself a night to remember 🔥
45 PTS (CAREER-HIGH)
16 REB
5 STL
19/32 FG pic.twitter.com/0HAmdXkCKC – 12:35 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Alperen Sengun delivered an incredible performance against the San Antonio Spurs 🔥
45 PTS (CAREER-HIGH)
16 REB
5 STL
3 AST
19-32 FG
pic.twitter.com/FuXh94VEYb – 12:19 AM
Alperen Sengun delivered an incredible performance against the San Antonio Spurs 🔥
45 PTS (CAREER-HIGH)
16 REB
5 STL
3 AST
19-32 FG
pic.twitter.com/FuXh94VEYb – 12:19 AM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Alperen Sengun on scoring against Victor Wembenyama: “He’s so tall, really. He’s really tall, but he’s not that strong yet, so I was going into his chest and put him under the rim. They didn’t double me tonight that much, so I worked under the rim.” – 11:07 PM
Alperen Sengun on scoring against Victor Wembenyama: “He’s so tall, really. He’s really tall, but he’s not that strong yet, so I was going into his chest and put him under the rim. They didn’t double me tonight that much, so I worked under the rim.” – 11:07 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
SENGUN WITH A CAREER-HIGH 45 POINTS VS. THE SPURS 😤 pic.twitter.com/PabPB0FM1D – 11:03 PM
SENGUN WITH A CAREER-HIGH 45 POINTS VS. THE SPURS 😤 pic.twitter.com/PabPB0FM1D – 11:03 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
It looked like Wemby was favoring his hip after an early collision with Sengun, but a Spurs staffer says no injury report on Wemby coming out of the game other than that he’s dealing with some bumps and bruises. He passed on talking to the media. – 10:57 PM
It looked like Wemby was favoring his hip after an early collision with Sengun, but a Spurs staffer says no injury report on Wemby coming out of the game other than that he’s dealing with some bumps and bruises. He passed on talking to the media. – 10:57 PM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
Alperen Sengun dedicated his 45-point night to Tari Eason, who had surgery on his leg yesterday. pic.twitter.com/RaUR2PHeZx – 10:45 PM
Alperen Sengun dedicated his 45-point night to Tari Eason, who had surgery on his leg yesterday. pic.twitter.com/RaUR2PHeZx – 10:45 PM
Alvaro Martin @AlvaroNBAMartin
Alperen Sengun usando todo lo que le dotó su Creador.
45 puntos y 16 rebotes en el triunfo de @HoustonRockets ante Wembanyamá y @Spurs.
#AuténticoTruTrú
pic.twitter.com/QBT5NT2rQU – 10:44 PM
Alperen Sengun usando todo lo que le dotó su Creador.
45 puntos y 16 rebotes en el triunfo de @HoustonRockets ante Wembanyamá y @Spurs.
#AuténticoTruTrú
pic.twitter.com/QBT5NT2rQU – 10:44 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Sengun had career highs for points (45) and steals (five) while tying his season high with 16 rebounds. – 10:41 PM
Sengun had career highs for points (45) and steals (five) while tying his season high with 16 rebounds. – 10:41 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Wemby finished with 7 blocks tonight. This is his 4th game with 7 or more blocks in a game.
His 7 blocks tonight:
1. Sengun hook
2. Landale layup
3. Holiday hook
4. Sengun layup
5. Sengun layup
6. Sengun layup
7. Sengun layup – 10:33 PM
Wemby finished with 7 blocks tonight. This is his 4th game with 7 or more blocks in a game.
His 7 blocks tonight:
1. Sengun hook
2. Landale layup
3. Holiday hook
4. Sengun layup
5. Sengun layup
6. Sengun layup
7. Sengun layup – 10:33 PM
Matthew Tynan @Matthew_Tynan
Sengun had really active hands against Victor post/face-ups off switches, but I thought Brooks was huge defensively. Kept Wemby from getting to his spots and just muddied up SA’s offense in Vic-centric actions. – 10:28 PM
Sengun had really active hands against Victor post/face-ups off switches, but I thought Brooks was huge defensively. Kept Wemby from getting to his spots and just muddied up SA’s offense in Vic-centric actions. – 10:28 PM
Tom Petrini @RealTomPetrini
The Rockets played defense like they were on PCP, literally held Wemby to ZERO SHOT ATTEMPTS in the second half.
Sengun masterclass, hunting Wemby at the end.
Can’t even hate, that was crazy. – 10:25 PM
The Rockets played defense like they were on PCP, literally held Wemby to ZERO SHOT ATTEMPTS in the second half.
Sengun masterclass, hunting Wemby at the end.
Can’t even hate, that was crazy. – 10:25 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Sengun finishes with 34 of his 45 points in the paint.
Jalen Green ends up with 18 of his 23 points in the paint.
Rockets score 70 paint points in win pic.twitter.com/WNznWg9zH2 – 10:25 PM
Sengun finishes with 34 of his 45 points in the paint.
Jalen Green ends up with 18 of his 23 points in the paint.
Rockets score 70 paint points in win pic.twitter.com/WNznWg9zH2 – 10:25 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
In three matchups this season:
Sengun — Wemby —
28.3 PPG 15.3 PPG
13.0 RPG 13.7 RPG
4.7 APG 2.3 APG
4.0 STOCK 6.0 STOCK pic.twitter.com/6WmypWZVBv – 10:25 PM
In three matchups this season:
Sengun — Wemby —
28.3 PPG 15.3 PPG
13.0 RPG 13.7 RPG
4.7 APG 2.3 APG
4.0 STOCK 6.0 STOCK pic.twitter.com/6WmypWZVBv – 10:25 PM
Sam Amick @sam_amick
Alperen Sengun absolutely took it to Wemby tonight…
Career high 45 points, 16 rebounds, and a 114-101 Rockets win over the Spurs. This doozy was something (the laughter is my favorite part) pic.twitter.com/htCLfabVJO – 10:22 PM
Alperen Sengun absolutely took it to Wemby tonight…
Career high 45 points, 16 rebounds, and a 114-101 Rockets win over the Spurs. This doozy was something (the laughter is my favorite part) pic.twitter.com/htCLfabVJO – 10:22 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Alperen Sengun is the first center in NBA history with
45+ PTS
15+ REB
5+ STL
2+ 3P
in a game. pic.twitter.com/a7iQr9jwhc – 10:22 PM
Alperen Sengun is the first center in NBA history with
45+ PTS
15+ REB
5+ STL
2+ 3P
in a game. pic.twitter.com/a7iQr9jwhc – 10:22 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Sengun tonight:
45 PTS (career-high)
16 REB
5 STL (career-high)
2-3 3P
Had more points, rebounds, assists and steals than Wemby. statmuse.com/nba/player/alp… – 10:20 PM
Sengun tonight:
45 PTS (career-high)
16 REB
5 STL (career-high)
2-3 3P
Had more points, rebounds, assists and steals than Wemby. statmuse.com/nba/player/alp… – 10:20 PM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
Career highs for Alperen Sengun in points (45), field goal attempts (32) and steals (5) — he torched Wemby the entire second half as the Rockets beat the Spurs 114-101. – 10:18 PM
Career highs for Alperen Sengun in points (45), field goal attempts (32) and steals (5) — he torched Wemby the entire second half as the Rockets beat the Spurs 114-101. – 10:18 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Players with 40+ PTS, 10+ REB, 5+ STL in a game in the 2020s:
— Embiid
— Jokic
And now, Alperen Sengun. pic.twitter.com/Zq5VeAiTCw – 10:18 PM
Players with 40+ PTS, 10+ REB, 5+ STL in a game in the 2020s:
— Embiid
— Jokic
And now, Alperen Sengun. pic.twitter.com/Zq5VeAiTCw – 10:18 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Sengun tonight:
45 PTS (career-high)
15 REB
5 STL (career-high)
2-3 3P
Had more points, rebounds, assists and steals than Wemby. statmuse.com/nba/player/alp… – 10:17 PM
Sengun tonight:
45 PTS (career-high)
15 REB
5 STL (career-high)
2-3 3P
Had more points, rebounds, assists and steals than Wemby. statmuse.com/nba/player/alp… – 10:17 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Rockets beat the Spurs 114-101 to improve to 27-34. Sengun outscored Wemby 30-0 in the second half, 45-10 for the game
Rockets have won back-to-back games for the first time since January 3 – 10:17 PM
Rockets beat the Spurs 114-101 to improve to 27-34. Sengun outscored Wemby 30-0 in the second half, 45-10 for the game
Rockets have won back-to-back games for the first time since January 3 – 10:17 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Players with 40+ PTS, 10+ REB
5+ STL in a game in the 2020s:
— Embiid
— Jokic
And now, Alperen Sengun. pic.twitter.com/HxWS5CqqBj – 10:17 PM
Players with 40+ PTS, 10+ REB
5+ STL in a game in the 2020s:
— Embiid
— Jokic
And now, Alperen Sengun. pic.twitter.com/HxWS5CqqBj – 10:17 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Alperen Sengun’s 42 points:
34 paint points
5 points from the FT line
3 points from distance
Rockets by 12, their largest lead of the night – 10:16 PM
Alperen Sengun’s 42 points:
34 paint points
5 points from the FT line
3 points from distance
Rockets by 12, their largest lead of the night – 10:16 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
40-point game for Sengun. He has completely outclassed Wemby tonight – 10:11 PM
40-point game for Sengun. He has completely outclassed Wemby tonight – 10:11 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Sengun with a career-best 40 points. He’s also got 14 rebounds, two shy of matching his career high. – 10:11 PM
Sengun with a career-best 40 points. He’s also got 14 rebounds, two shy of matching his career high. – 10:11 PM
Tom Petrini @RealTomPetrini
Sengun absolutely spectacular on both ends tonight, stepping up big on Vic defensively late.
Whole Rockets team deserves credit, they understood the assignment and got physical with Wemby to force his worst game in a while. – 10:06 PM
Sengun absolutely spectacular on both ends tonight, stepping up big on Vic defensively late.
Whole Rockets team deserves credit, they understood the assignment and got physical with Wemby to force his worst game in a while. – 10:06 PM
Matthew Tynan @Matthew_Tynan
Really tough string of possessions here for Vic. Sengun is timing him up really well. – 10:06 PM
Really tough string of possessions here for Vic. Sengun is timing him up really well. – 10:06 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Rockets 92, Spurs 88 – 7:26 left in the 4Q
Wemby has been favoring his hip in the second half. Not sure if he hurt it on collision with Sengun or not.
About to see how much rest he ends up with in this fourth quarter. – 10:00 PM
Rockets 92, Spurs 88 – 7:26 left in the 4Q
Wemby has been favoring his hip in the second half. Not sure if he hurt it on collision with Sengun or not.
About to see how much rest he ends up with in this fourth quarter. – 10:00 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
3Q: Rockets by 3 after leading by 10. HOU wins the 3Q by 9.
Vassell 16 pts
Branham 13 pts (strong ending to 3Q)
Keldon 13 pts
Sochan 11 pts
Wemby in 19 mins: 10 pts, 8 reb, 4 blk, 1 ast. 4 fouls kept him on bench for most of 3Q
Sengun 33 pts
Green 21 pts
FVV 15 pts – 9:49 PM
3Q: Rockets by 3 after leading by 10. HOU wins the 3Q by 9.
Vassell 16 pts
Branham 13 pts (strong ending to 3Q)
Keldon 13 pts
Sochan 11 pts
Wemby in 19 mins: 10 pts, 8 reb, 4 blk, 1 ast. 4 fouls kept him on bench for most of 3Q
Sengun 33 pts
Green 21 pts
FVV 15 pts – 9:49 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
69-of-80 points have been scored by Sengun, Ja. Green and VanVleet – 9:49 PM
69-of-80 points have been scored by Sengun, Ja. Green and VanVleet – 9:49 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
With 33 points right now, Sengun has scored his 3rd most points in a game this season.
His season high is 37 twice – 9:47 PM
With 33 points right now, Sengun has scored his 3rd most points in a game this season.
His season high is 37 twice – 9:47 PM
Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
Four fouls on Vic early in the third quarter. After that opening possession, Sengun has been a problem. – 9:26 PM
Four fouls on Vic early in the third quarter. After that opening possession, Sengun has been a problem. – 9:26 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Sochan gets a three to fall with Sengun continuing to give him space.
9 points for Sochan now – 9:25 PM
Sochan gets a three to fall with Sengun continuing to give him space.
9 points for Sochan now – 9:25 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
4 blocks for Wemby after he blocks Sengun on the first attempt, but then gets called for a foul on the second attempt – 9:22 PM
4 blocks for Wemby after he blocks Sengun on the first attempt, but then gets called for a foul on the second attempt – 9:22 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Rockets field goals at the half
Brooks: 0-of-1
Smith: 0-of-3
Sengun: 7-of-13
Ja. Green: 7-of-16
VanVleet: 4-of-7
Thompson: 0-of-3
Landale: 0-of-3
Holiday: 0-of-2
Whitmore: 2-of-3 – 9:06 PM
Rockets field goals at the half
Brooks: 0-of-1
Smith: 0-of-3
Sengun: 7-of-13
Ja. Green: 7-of-16
VanVleet: 4-of-7
Thompson: 0-of-3
Landale: 0-of-3
Holiday: 0-of-2
Whitmore: 2-of-3 – 9:06 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Half: Spurs by 6. SA wins the 2Q by 11 points.
Keldon 13 pts off bench
Wemby in 14 mins: 10 pts, 6 reb, 3 blk, 1 ast
Jalen Green 15 pts
Sengun 15 pts
FVV 12 pts
Spurs are winning 3PT line by 3 pts and FT line by 3 pts – 9:05 PM
Half: Spurs by 6. SA wins the 2Q by 11 points.
Keldon 13 pts off bench
Wemby in 14 mins: 10 pts, 6 reb, 3 blk, 1 ast
Jalen Green 15 pts
Sengun 15 pts
FVV 12 pts
Spurs are winning 3PT line by 3 pts and FT line by 3 pts – 9:05 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Sengun, VanVleet and Ja. Green have scored 40 of the Rockets 45 points tonight. Whitmore has the other 5 – 9:00 PM
Sengun, VanVleet and Ja. Green have scored 40 of the Rockets 45 points tonight. Whitmore has the other 5 – 9:00 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Wemby heads to locker room after looking gassed following that collision with Sengun. – 8:58 PM
Wemby heads to locker room after looking gassed following that collision with Sengun. – 8:58 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Sengun is backing off multiple Spurs players he’s guarding.
Has given space to Sochan, Wesley, and Keldon.
So far only Keldon’s been able to make him pay – 8:50 PM
Sengun is backing off multiple Spurs players he’s guarding.
Has given space to Sochan, Wesley, and Keldon.
So far only Keldon’s been able to make him pay – 8:50 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Sengun called for an offensive foul after plowing into Wembanyama. Rockets are challenging – 8:44 PM
Sengun called for an offensive foul after plowing into Wembanyama. Rockets are challenging – 8:44 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
1Q: Rockets by 5.
Wemby in 8 mins: 5 pts, 3 reb, 1 blk
FVV 9 pts
Sengun/Jalen Green 7 pts each
Spurs winning 2s by 4 points
Rockets winning 3s by 9 points – 8:35 PM
1Q: Rockets by 5.
Wemby in 8 mins: 5 pts, 3 reb, 1 blk
FVV 9 pts
Sengun/Jalen Green 7 pts each
Spurs winning 2s by 4 points
Rockets winning 3s by 9 points – 8:35 PM
Tom Petrini @RealTomPetrini
Sengun put his elbow into Wemby’s ribs and tried a jump hook.
Wemby stuffed him and grabbed the ball and swished a three over him. – 8:13 PM
Sengun put his elbow into Wemby’s ribs and tried a jump hook.
Wemby stuffed him and grabbed the ball and swished a three over him. – 8:13 PM
Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
One again, I wonder aloud about an opposing player apparently being unfamiliar with Victor Wembanyama, shot-blocker extraordinaire:
No, Alperen Sengun, you can’t just back him down and try a run-of-the-mill jump hook. – 8:13 PM
One again, I wonder aloud about an opposing player apparently being unfamiliar with Victor Wembanyama, shot-blocker extraordinaire:
No, Alperen Sengun, you can’t just back him down and try a run-of-the-mill jump hook. – 8:13 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Sengun tries to post Wemby going to the right.
Wemby picks up his first block of the game – 8:13 PM
Sengun tries to post Wemby going to the right.
Wemby picks up his first block of the game – 8:13 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Wemby so far: Bank shot off the turnaround jumper, block of Sengun, 3-pointer. – 8:12 PM
Wemby so far: Bank shot off the turnaround jumper, block of Sengun, 3-pointer. – 8:12 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Starters for Spurs @ Rockets:
Jones vs FVV
Vassell vs Green
Champagnie vs Brooks
Sochan vs Jabari
Wemby vs Sengun
The Rockets are favored by 6.5 – 8:05 PM
Starters for Spurs @ Rockets:
Jones vs FVV
Vassell vs Green
Champagnie vs Brooks
Sochan vs Jabari
Wemby vs Sengun
The Rockets are favored by 6.5 – 8:05 PM
More on this storyline
“I didn’t understand that as, ‘Brook was gonna come and I needed to.’ I just know I have to do a better job on defense. If you want to win, if you want to be a ‘winner player,’ you have to do everything on the court,” Şengün said. “I mean, Brook Lopez is a really good player. A really good defensive player, you know? But, I mean, he’s a good shot blocker. I don’t think he’s as good one-on-one player [as me]. We have different physical body. Like, he’s so tall. He’s big. He can block all the shots. I know I can’t block all the shots. I know that. I don’t have long arms. I’m not [that] tall. I just need to be where I have to be and just stay vertical. To jump straight up and just make their job harder.” -via Yahoo! Sports / March 8, 2024
The Lopez noise surely reached Şengün as May bled into June and quickly became July. If he viewed the Rockets signing former second-round selection Bruno Fernando last season as competition for Houston’s starting center position, he was bracing for battle with the Bucks’ veteran shot blocker. “You know, of course, when you’re hearing that sh**, you’re getting nervous, of course,” Şengün told Yahoo Sports. “You don’t want to lose your spot. But if [Lopez] was coming, I was ready for a fight.” -via Yahoo! Sports / March 8, 2024
StatMuse: Sengun tonight: 23 PTS 19 REB 14 AST (career-high) 2 STL The first center in NBA history to reach those numbers in a game. statmuse.com/nba/player/alp… -via Twitter @statmuse / March 6, 2024
