What happened: Alperen Sengun has 41 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists, the game high, with Houston ahead of Utah 119-116 in the fourth quarter.
Why it matters: Houston entered at 9-3 in 2026-27 through 12 games. Sengun's 41 is far above the 19.5 points per game he averaged through 11 games this season.
By the numbers: Sengun tonight: 41 PTS, 11 REB, 5 AST. 2026-27 through 11 games: 19.5 PPG, 8.7 RPG, 7.2 APG.
What to watch: Houston holds a three-point edge with the rest of the fourth quarter still to play.