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Rockets’ Alperen Sengun at No. 7 in fan voting for All-Star frontcourt

Rising Rockets star Alperen Sengun currently ranks No. 7 in All-Star fan voting among Western Conference frontcourt players, according to the NBA.

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‘Superstar in the making’: Fred VanVleet on Houston’s Alperen Sengun

“Superstar in the making,” Fred VanVleet says of rising Rockets star Alperen Sengun. “We’re watching it unfold, right before our eyes.”

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Alperen Sengun dominates, Cam Whitmore and Amen Thompson break out as Rockets rip Nets

First-round rookies Amen Thompson and Cam Whitmore had some of their most encouraging minutes yet as Houston rallied past Brooklyn on Wednesday night.

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Nets at Rockets, Jan. 3: Lineups, how to watch, injury reports, uniforms

The Rockets (16-15) have struggled against Eastern Conference teams this season, but a home matchup versus the slumping Nets (15-19) could help rectify that.

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Takeaways: Rockets blast Pistons as Alperen Sengun leads third-quarter explosion

Alperen Sengun and Jalen Green led the way with a dominant 47-25 third quarter, and that allowed Houston to cruise to Monday’s victory versus Detroit.

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Monty Williams sees Alperen Sengun among NBA’s best post-up players

“He might be the best post-up guy in the league now,” Detroit’s Monty Williams says of Alperen Sengun. “It’s like [Nikola] Jokic, [Joel] Embiid, and him.”

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Takeaways: Jalen Green continues surge, but Tyrese Maxey even better as Sixers edge Rockets

Rockets guard Jalen Green was very good for a second straight game, but Tyrese Maxey was even better as the Sixers extended Houston’s losing streak to three.

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76ers at Rockets, Dec. 29: Lineups, how to watch, injury reports, uniforms

With Joel Embiid, Jabari Smith Jr., and Dillon Brooks all sidelined, Alperen Sengun and the Rockets host Tyrese Maxey and the Sixers on Friday night.

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Takeaways: Jalen Green snaps slump, but Eric Gordon burns Rockets

Jalen Green snapped his recent slump with 23 points and six 3-pointers, but it couldn’t offset a scorching night by Suns guard Eric Gordon in his return to Houston.

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Takeaways: Alperen Sengun’s epic run continues, but Pacers bomb Rockets with 3s

Alperen Sengun posted back-to-back 30-point games for the first time, but Houston couldn’t overcome a 42-point difference on 3-pointers versus Indiana.

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Pacers at Rockets, Dec. 26: Lineups, how to watch, injury reports, uniforms

Alperen Sengun and the Rockets will look to build on their recent momentum when they face Myles Turner and the Pacers on Tuesday night.

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Takeaways: Rockets stun Pelicans behind Alperen Sengun’s career game

With a career-high 37 points, 11 rebounds, and 6 assists, Alperen Sengun led the underdog Rockets to an impressive win on Saturday night in New Orleans.

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Rockets at Pelicans, Dec. 23: Lineups, how to watch, injury reports, uniforms

Saturday is night two of a back-to-back for the Rockets, but New Orleans could have more uncertainty due to the questionable status of Zion Williamson (illness).

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Takeaways: Alperen Sengun bounces back with huge night as Rockets blast short-handed Mavs

After hearing criticism from Ime Udoka earlier in the week, Alperen Sengun responded with one of his best career games as Houston routed short-handed Dallas.

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Rockets coach Ime Udoka appears frustrated by Alperen Sengun’s defense

“Whether it’s big or small, we want our bigs to be up and stay beneath the rollers,” said Rockets coach Ime Udoka. “Not the best pick and roll defense.”

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Takeaways: Jabari Smith Jr. posts career night as Hawks edge Rockets

Jabari Smith Jr. (34 points, 13 rebounds, 4 blocks) and Fred VanVleet (32 points, 15 assists) were electric, but it wasn’t quite enough to beat Atlanta.

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Hawks at Rockets, Dec. 20: Lineups, how to watch, injury reports, uniforms

Alperen Sengun and the Rockets are hoping to win their 12th consecutive home game in a matchup versus Clint Capela and the Hawks on Wednesday night.

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Takeaways: Cavs edge Rockets in overtime after Alperen Sengun’s potential winner rims out

Alperen Sengun (24 points, 8 rebounds) and Fred VanVleet (27 points, 17 assists) played well in defeat, but Sengun’s potential game-winner rimmed out in Cleveland.

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Takeaways: Damian Lillard’s Bucks avoid upset, but Rockets show their mettle

Damian Lillard’s Bucks had enough offense to survive an upset bid by Fred VanVleet and the visiting Rockets, who had their five-game winning streak snapped.

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Rockets at Cavaliers, Dec. 18: Lineups, how to watch, injury reports, uniforms

Alperen Sengun and the Rockets (13-10) have three back-to-backs scheduled over the next 10 days, with the first concluding on Monday night at Cleveland.

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In Memphis return, Dillon Brooks cooks Grizzlies as Rockets win fifth straight

In his first return to Memphis as a visitor, Dillon Brooks (team-high 26 points) hit a dagger 3-pointer in the final minute and led Houston (13-9) to a fifth straight win.

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Rockets at Grizzlies, Dec. 15: Lineups, how to watch, injury reports, uniforms

In Houston, the Rockets have already beaten the Grizzlies twice, and both by double digits. But can they take that same success to Memphis?

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Rockets 117, Grizzlies 104: Tari Eason’s career night extends winning streaks

With a career-high 25 points and 14 rebounds versus Memphis, Tari Eason lifted Houston to its fourth consecutive win and 11th straight at home.

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Takeaways: In 10th straight home win, Tari Eason sparks Rockets vs. Spurs

Thanks largely to Tari Eason (18 points, 14 rebounds), the Rockets have won 10 consecutive games at home, and San Antonio has lost 17 straight, overall.

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NBA trade value rankings: Rockets among HoopsHype’s Top 100 players

Rockets players Alperen Sengun, Jalen Green, Jabari Smith Jr., Fred VanVleet, and Amen Thompson are all listed in HoopsHype’s Top 100 NBA players by trade value.

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