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Nov 8, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) grabs his ankle after falling to the floor trying to grab a defensive rebound against the Los Angeles Lakers in the first quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports
USA Today via Reuters
Nov 8, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) grabs his ankle after falling to the floor trying to grab a defensive rebound against the Los Angeles Lakers in the first quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports
The Houston Rockets got the better of the Los Angeles Lakers, beating them 128-94. For the Lakers, Rui Hachimura was their highest scorer with 24 points, followed by D’Angelo Russell and LeBron James. They also stepped up, scoring 22 and 18 points, respectively. However, that was not enough to clinch the victory.
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The Rockets went firing on all cylinders. They consistently maintained the points gap, and the Lakers eventually failed to cope. Notable performances were from center Alperen Sengun and shooting guard Jalen Green. The Rockets are currently in the seventh position in the Western Conference, with a promising start. But, even after this massive win against the Lakers, something is bothering them. What can it possibly be?
Alperen Sengun injured?
In an X (formerly Twitter) post by ClutchFans, Sengun walks into the dressing room, holding somebody. Though he was cheerful and in good spirits, the probable injury rumors are concerning to the Rockets fans and management.
Alperen Sengun seems in good spirits, but he went to the locker room and it looked like he was limping/hopping. pic.twitter.com/7XLdbWLMA3
? ClutchFans (@clutchfans) November 9, 2023
The 21-year-old Turkish center is one of the most reliable players for the Rockets. He played a massive role in blowing out the Lakers tonight. He scored 19 points, coupled with 7 rebounds, and 4 assists.
Fans react to Sengun’s probable injury
Fans would not want any mishap to occur at this point of the season, just when the Rockets are playing well. Let us look at how the fans reacted to Sengun getting injured and leaving the court limping.
A fan commented, “He was icing it for a while, probably just super stiff.”
He was icing it for a while, probably just super stiff
? Jake Love (@jakoblovee) November 9, 2023
Another fan wrote, “I think that Ankle will be a lot worse tomorrow than it was tonight.”
I think that Ankle will be a lot worse tomorrow than it was tonight
? Mike (@Thomo1885) November 9, 2023
Someone else wrote, “The fact he played the whole game on it , im not worried”?
The fact he played the whole game on it , im not worried
? David Bousquet (@Djbousquet) November 9, 2023
Another fan commented, “Good thing we have a week break ahead of us”?
Good thing we have a week break ahead of us
? Aaron Hernandez (@AaronRHern) November 9, 2023
A concerned fan commented, “I really hope he?s alright or else our win streak is in real jeopardy”
I really hope he?s alright or else our win streak is in real jeopardy
? ???????_????713?? (@jg_clutch_city) November 9, 2023
Hopefully, the injury is not severe and Sengun returns to the court in the next Rockets game. He needs to stay fit if the Rockets are to go a long way this season.
Can the Rockets string together a few wins to go on a streak? Or will they lose to the Pelicans?
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