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Apr 26, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) reacts after a play during the second quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers during game four of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images Alperen Sengun , the Rockets’ two-time All-Star, is coming off a grueling season where he averaged 20.4 points, 9.0 rebounds and 6.1 assists in 78 games (including the playoffs), where he shot 51.5% from the field and 29.5% from behind the three-point line.
Due to his threat with Kevin Durant , the Rockets were heavily considered the favorites to win their first-round matchup against the Lakers in the 2026 NBA Playoffs. But after losing Durant to an unfortunate injury, all the pressure came on Alperen Sengun’s shoulders. Sadly, the Rockets forced themselves into a 0-3 hole in that series and eventually lost in…
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