Alperen Sengun Injury Status | Ruled Out
Alperen Sengun of the Rockets has been ruled out and will not play today. Alperen was previously listed as Questionable before being officially ruled out.
This will be the 9th game Alperen has missed this season.
Alperen Sengun Season Averages
Alperen's absence leaves a significant hole in the Rockets rotation. Across 56 games this season, he's averaging 20.4 points, 9.0 rebounds, and 6.1 assists per game while playing 33.6 minutes per night.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33.6 | 20.4 | 9.0 | 6.1 | 15.9 |
Rockets Performance With & Without Alperen Sengun
The numbers tell a clear story about Alperen's value to the Rockets. With Alperen in the lineup this season, the team is 35-21. Without him, they've gone 4-3. Interestingly, the offense has actually been slightly more efficient without him (114.7 vs 117.2), though that can be a small-sample anomaly.
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 35-21 | 4-3 | — |
| Off Rating | 117.2 | 114.7 | -2.5 |
| Def Rating | 112.2 | 111.5 | -0.7 |
| Net Rating | 5.0 | 3.2 | -1.8 |
| PPG | 115.1 | 110.9 | -4.2 |
Which Teammates Benefit Without Alperen Sengun?
When Alperen sits, other Rockets players see increased opportunities. Based on this season's data, Steven Adams and Jae'Sean Tate stand to benefit the most from his absence.
When Alperen has been out this season, Steven Adams has averaged 6.5 extra minutes.
MPG: +6.5
When Alperen has been out this season, Jae'Sean Tate has averaged 5.1 extra minutes.
MPG: +5.1
Full Injury Report — Alperen Sengun's Game
Here's the complete injury report for tonight's game. Both teams have key players dealing with various ailments heading into this one:
Lakers @ Rockets - March 18, 2026 Houston Rockets: Steven Adams (Out) Fred VanVleet (Out) Alperen Sengun (Out)
We'll continue to monitor Alperen's status and provide updates as they become available. Check back for the latest injury news and lineup updates for the Rockets.