Sengun links with Yao Ming at NBA China Games

Posted 16-10-10 in 22 minutes in Game 1 win

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 53m1 min read

Yao Ming making Rockets center Alperen Şengün look tiny 😭 (📸: @HoustonRockets) https://t.co/WvBoNuey0z Via @YahooSports on X

What happened: Houston's China Games trip brought Alperen Sengun together with Yao Ming during the preseason visit. Sengun entered the meeting after a 16-point, 10-rebound, 10-assist showing in 22 minutes in Game 1, a Houston win.

Why it matters: The meeting connects Houston's current starting center with a franchise icon to open the 2026-27 preseason. Sengun's triple-double in limited minutes sets an early production baseline as Houston shapes its rotation.

By the numbers: Sengun, Game 1: 16 PTS, 10 REB, 10 AST, 6-9 FG in 22 minutes. Houston closed the China trip with a 132-115 final.

What to watch: Houston continues preseason play ahead of the 2026-27 opener. Sengun's minutes and offensive usage are the next markers.

Sources

@YahooSports 2026-10-13T12:38:55.608982+00:00

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