Steven Adams, who started Friday's game, has already been ruled out for Saturday with an ankle injury, so Clint Capela could potentially be looking at major minutes and a starting role versus the Mavericks. Check back for official confirmation on Sengun's status closer to tip-off.

While Durant is now four points shy of surpassing 31,000 career points, Sengun hit his own milestone, notching his 5,000th career point in the win. The Turkish center put up 28 points, 10 rebounds, three assists and four steals in just 30 minutes of action.

Alperen Sengun had 28 points and 10 rebounds, Kevin Durant scored 24 points and the Houston Rockets beat the Sacramento Kings 121-95 on Wednesday night

Sengun is a late addition to the Rockets ' injury report due to an illness. The superstar center hasn't missed a game this season, but considering Friday night's game is the first of a back-to-back set, Houston could exercise more caution. If Sengun can't play, Steven Adams and Clint Capela would likely pick up the slack.

Alepren Sengun said that while Jokic was someone he admired when entering the league, he no longer wants to be defined by that.

On Wednesday, Alperen Sengun faced off against one of the game's best defenders in Golden State Warriors forward slash quasi-center Draymond Green. Sengun previ

Sengun has been a part of some intriguing Rockets lineups thanks to his versatility. They've gone very big at times, with Sengun playing next to Steven Adams. Houston doesn't always have a true point guard on the floor, but with both Sengun and Amen Thompson, the Rockets get into their offense with no problem anyway.

Alperen Sengun had quite a night against the Jazz on Sunday, though his impressive stat line was not enouigh to get Houston the win.

And according to The Ringer, Sengun ranks as the league's third-best center, behind only Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic and San Antonio Spurs big man Victor Wembanyama. "No point guard? No problem. One of the major early-season developments has been how comfortable the Rockets have been in empowering Sengun to bring the ball up the floor.

Alperen Sengun, via his press availability following the Houston Rockets' win over the Sacramento Kings, gave teammate Steven Adams high praise.