Alperen Sengun more than held his own against Nikola Jokic and the West's top team, which...
Houston Dynamo midfielder Hector Herrera makes a free throw shot for charity before the Houston Rockets host the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 in Houston.The Rockets had to go out with a roar. Just once, against one of their most merciless tormentors, they needed one game to show what is possible and to close Toyota Center for the season with a celebration.
Jalen Green’s 32 points led the Rockets, but there were contributions everywhere they turned. Alperen Sengun had 20 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists, outplaying Nuggets star Nikola Jokic. Jabari Smith Jr. had 16 points and 13 rebounds. Kevin Porter Jr. had 20 points and nine assists. That was enough for Nuggets coach Michael Malone, who called time out with the Toyota Center crowd revving up to thunderous and benched everyone.
Sengun was aggressive even by his standards, which Rockets coach Stephen Silas on Sunday called “supremely confident.” He was even putting up 3-pointers. The four 3s he put up were his most this season, one shy of a career high.
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