Alperen Sengun got a new timeline on the injury he recently suffered in one of the Houston Rockets‘ games this season.
Sengun suffered the injury in Houston's matchup against the Dallas Mavericks on Jan. 3. It took place in the first minute of the game as the star big man was unable to return for the remainder of the contest.
NBA insider Marc Stein had an official update on Sengun from head coach Ime Udoka. He reported that the fifth-year center will miss about two weeks in January as he recovers from the ankle injury.
“Alperen Şengün is likely to be sidelined for the next 10 to 14 days, per Rockets coach Ime Udoka, after the ankle twist Şengün sustained Saturday night in Dallas,” Stein wrote.
What's next for Rockets amid Alperen Sengun's injury
Alperen Sengun's two-week absence will see make a likely return in mid-to-late January. This presents a test for the Rockets to persevere in their upcoming set of games without their All-Star center.
Sengun has taken a big step into becoming one of the best big men in the NBA, elevating Houston to significant contention. Throughout 28 games this season, he is averaging 21.8 points, nine rebounds, 6.5 assists, 1.5 steals, and a block per game. He is shooting 51.2% from the field, including 31.7% from beyond the arc, and 73.4% from the free-throw line.
Houston boasts a 21-11 record on the season, holding the fifth spot in the Western Conference standings. They are even with the Minnesota Timberwolves while trailing the Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Lakers by 0.5 games.
Following their home matchup against the Phoenix Suns on Jan. 5, the Rockets will be on the road for their next contest. They face the Portland Trail Blazers in a back-to-back on Jan. 7 at 10 p.m. ET and Jan. 9 at 10 p.m. ET.
