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Dirk Nowitzki reacted on-air as Alperen Sengun nailed his signature fadeaway jumper

They're already calling him Turk Nowitzki.

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Rockets at Mavericks, Nov. 28: Lineups, how to watch, injury reports, uniforms

Alperen Sengun and the Rockets (8-6, 2-1) can clinch first place in their in-season tournament group by defeating Dallas (10-6, 1-2) on Tuesday night.

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‘OKC is so boring’: Alperen Sengun disses OKC in podcast with Paul George

'OKC is so boring': Alperen Sengun disses OKC in podcast with Paul George.

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Key takeaways from new Alperen Sengun podcast with Paul George

On “Podcast P with Paul George,” Alperen Sengun opened up regarding his first three NBA seasons in Houston and the positive impact of Ime Udoka and Dillon Brooks.

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Reaction: Rockets blast Nuggets as Jalen Green fuels eighth straight home win

After beating Denver, the #Rockets have won eight straight home games and are one victory from winning their in-season tournament group. Jalen Green led the way.

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Reaction: ‘Dunkstronaut’ Jalen Green erupts in second half as Rockets blast Grizzlies

Jalen Green erupted with 26 second-half points, including an emphatic dunk over Jaren Jackson Jr., as Houston crushed Memphis and improved to 7-1 at home.

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Grizzlies at Rockets, Nov. 22: Lineups, how to watch, injury reports, uniforms

When Houston (6-6) hosts Memphis (3-10) on Wednesday night, Dillon Brooks will face his former team for the first time since leaving in 2023 free agency.

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ESPN’s Zach Lowe sees Alperen Sengun making All-Star push for Rockets

“Alperen Sengun has been incredible,” ESPN’s Zach Lowe says of the third-year #Rockets center. “Sengun might make the All-Star team this year.”

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Takeaways: In close loss to Warriors, Rockets finish with Aaron Holiday over Jalen Green

Houston (6-6) has lost three straight after a 121-116 loss at Golden State. Alperen Sengun had another monster game with 30 points (56.5% FG) and 13 rebounds.

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After close win, LeBron James praises Houston’s Alperen Sengun, Dillon Brooks

In postgame comments after a 1-point Lakers win over the Rockets, LeBron James shared kind words and perspective regarding Alperen Sengun and Dillon Brooks.

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Takeaways: LeBron James, Lakers hold off Alperen Sengun, Rockets in closing seconds

Alperen Sengun’s tying bucket over LeBron James was for naught after James drew an ensuing foul with 1.9 seconds left to secure a Lakers win over the Rockets.

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Ime Udoka on Alperen Sengun: ‘His IQ is even higher than you think’

“I think his IQ is even higher than you think,” Rockets coach Ime Udoka says of Alperen Sengun. “He really understands the game.”

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Takeaways: James Harden sinks Houston’s win streak with late dagger for Clippers

Houston had its six-game winning streak snapped Friday after James Harden connected on a 4-point play in the closing seconds to break the tie.

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Alperen Sengun embraces tough coaching by Houston’s Ime Udoka

“I love tough coaches,” Alperen Sengun said of Ime Udoka, smiling. “I feel like when I’m working with coaches [who get] mad, that makes me wake up. It’s good for me.”

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Rafael Stone, Alperen Sengun focused on continuity for Rockets

“The best teams in the NBA have continuity,” Rockets GM Rafael Stone says. “They’ve been together five, six years, their core group. I think we’re entering that phase.”

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Nikola Jokic appreciates Houston running more offense through Alperen Sengun

Nikola Jokic on the Rockets and Alperen Sengun: “I think it is a good thing that they are playing a little bit more through him.”

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Alperen Sengun nominated for Western Conference Player of the Week

After a 4-0 week for the Rockets, talented young center Alperen Sengun was nominated for the Western Conference Player of the Week award.

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Alperen Sengun keeps getting Nikola Jokic comparisons and they’re becoming more legit

Alperen Sengun is sometimes called Baby Joker and we're starting to see why.

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Rockets react to sixth straight win as Jeff Green stuns Denver late

Fred VanVleet, Alperen Sengun, and Jeff Green all had big nights as Houston rallied past defending NBA champion Denver to secure its sixth straight win.

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Ime Udoka credits Alperen Sengun’s defensive improvements

Ime Udoka has been impressed by Alperen Sengun's defensive improvements to begin the new season.

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Top 3 performers from Houston Rockets win over New Orleans Pelicans

Here are the Houston Rockets top three statistical performers from their win over the New Orleans Pelicans.

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Interviews: Ime Udoka, Rockets react to fifth straight win, Fred VanVleet’s late heroics

After late heroics by Fred VanVleet, the Rockets have suddenly won five straight games. Here’s what Ime Udoka and key players said postgame.

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Rockets celebrate fifth straight win as Fred VanVleet takes over late versus Pelicans

Despite trailing for most of the second half, the #Rockets won their fifth straight game after an electric 8-0 burst in the final 80 seconds by Fred VanVleet.

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Interviews: As Jalen Green blitzes Lakers, Rockets relish fourth straight win

Ime Udoka, Jalen Green, Alperen Sengun, and Jae’Sean Tate met with reporters after Houston won its fourth straight game in Wednesday’s blowout of the Lakers.

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Four straight wins: Jalen Green explodes as Rockets rout Lakers, LeBron James

By routing LeBron James and the Lakers, Jalen Green’s #Rockets won their fourth straight game and moved above .500 for the first time in three seasons.

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