Rockets center Alperen Sengun returns from back soreness to beat Celtics
The gist
Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun had 26 points and 10 assists in a 109-93 win over Boston.
The win lifted Houston to 7-1 and first in the West; Sengun sits No.
How it unfolded
- Feb 8, 2026NBA Commissioner Adam Silver named Sengun to Team World for the 2026 NBA All-Star Game, replacing the injured Shai Gilgeous-Alexander; it was his second straight selection.
- Oct 30, 2026Sengun was ruled out of the Rockets' game against the Dallas Mavericks with low back soreness after being listed as questionable.
- Nov 2, 2026Sengun had 26 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds in a 109-93 win over the Boston Celtics; Houston moved to 7-1 and into first place in the Western Conference.
Key terms
- NBA MVP Ladder
- An annual NBA award given to the best-performing player of the regular season.
- triple-double
- In basketball, a single-game performance with ten or more in two statistical categories such as points, rebounds, or assists.
- All-Star
- A player selected to play in the NBA's annual All-Star Game, which showcases the league's star players.
Source: Wikipedia