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NBA·INJURY·March 26, 2026 11:17 AM ET

Sengun blocks final shot to seal Rockets' win, exits court bloody

Sengun's heroics lift Houston amid injury scare.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Mar 261 min read
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What happened: Alperen Sengun swatted Gui Santos' layup attempt with 0.9 seconds left to secure Houston's 91-90 victory over Golden State. He then walked off the court dripping blood from an apparent facial cut sustained in the play. The moment quickly went viral via LegionHoops.

Why it matters: The 22-year-old Sengun (19.5 PPG, 9.5 RPG) anchors the 10-8 Rockets' top-6 West push. Any setback echoes his February fibula fracture that sidelined him five months. Betting props and spreads could shift if he's limited.

By the numbers: Game: HOU 91-90 GSW Sengun: 15 PTS (6/10 FG), 9 REB, 6 AST, 1 BLK Standings: HOU 10-8 (T-5th West), GSW 8-10 (9th West) Injury History: Right fibula fracture (Feb-Jul 2024)

What to watch: Monitor Rockets' injury report for Sengun's status ahead of next games. Watch line movements on his props.

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