Alperen Sengun Injury Status Update for March 21st, 2026

Alperen Sengun of the Rockets is listed as questionable on today's injury report. He was previously listed as Available, so this represents a change in his availability outlook.
Alperen Sengun Season Averages
On the season, Alperen has appeared in 56 games for the Rockets, averaging 20.4 points, 9.0 rebounds, and 6.1 assists per game in 33.6 minutes.
| 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 |
Potential Teammate Impact if Alperen Sengun Sits
Alperen's availability will affect how touches and minutes are distributed across the Rockets roster. Here are the teammates most likely to see a shift.
MPG: -6.5
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:
Heat @ Rockets - March 21, 2026 Miami Heat: Norman Powell (Questionable) Andrew Wiggins (Out) Houston Rockets: Steven Adams (Out) Alperen Sengun (Questionable) Fred VanVleet (Out)
Alperen's status remains uncertain, and a final decision may come closer to game time. Check back for real-time updates on his availability and the full Rockets injury report.