Rockets’ Alperen Şengün on growing up, Nikola Jokić comparisons and NBA All-Star candidacy
Nearing real stardom, Şengün reflects on Rockets' belief in him: "Whoever trusts me, or backs me up, I will take care of them all my life."
Houston Rockets at Denver Nuggets: Nikola Jokić, Aaron Gordon out
The Houston Rockets (26-12) travel to play the Denver Nuggets (24-15) on Wednesday at Ball Arena, the first game this season between the two teams. The Rockets won the season series 3-1 in 2023-24, with Alperen Şengün averaging 20.
Nikola Jokić drains near full-court shot en route to joining elite company with dominant triple-double
Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokić joined elite company with a dominant triple-double on Thursday night, all while he drained a near full-court heave.
Rockets' Alperen Sengun Offers Unfiltered Reaction to Nikola Jokic Comparisons
After missing the playoffs last season, the Houston Rockets have taken the league by storm and are behind only the Oklahoma City Thunder for the best record in the NBA. Led by Alperen Sengun, who is poised to make his first All-Star Game this season, the Rockets have the third-best defense in the league.
Nikola Jokić notches 5th straight triple-double, nails 3/4 court shot as Nuggets beat Kings
Jokić became the first player to get 30 points, 20 rebounds and 15 assists in an NBA game since Wilt Chamberlain.
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Rockets Blow Past Nuggets Behind Jalen Green's 34 Points
The Houston Rockets flew to Denver to face the Nikola Jokić-less Nuggets. Both teams came into Wednesday night's matchup as winners of four straight, looking to extend their streak to five.
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$185,000,000 Turkish sensation makes his feelings clear about comparisons to Nikola Jokic
His game has drawn comparisons to Nikola Jokic ... Of course they still call me Baby Jokić, but that doesn’t bother me." Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka, right, talks to Houston Rockets ...
Rockets' Alperen Sengun Trying to Blaze His Own Trail
Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun is in his fourth season in the league, and he's beginning to establish himself. While many compare him to Sacramento Kings
Amen Thompson does it all for Rockets with triple-double vs. Cavs. 'Dude's just a freak of nature.'
Amen Thompson's athleticism and play in his second year has been key for Rockets who have ascended to being one of NBA's top four teams.
Nuggets' Nikola Jokić Makes NBA History in Win Over Mavericks
Nikola Jokić of the Denver Nuggets once again made NBA history in Tuesday night's victory against the Dallas Mavericks.
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Rockets' Alperen Sengun Trying to Blaze His Own Trail
Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun is in his fourth season in the league, and he's beginning to establish himself. While many compare him to Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis or Denver ...
Star Cavaliers Duo Had A Historic Performance In Loss To Rockets
Cleveland's Darius Garland and Donovan Mitchell both had strong outings in the Cavaliers' defeat to Houston on Saturday night.