What happened: Alperen Sengun scored 43 points, grabbed 12 rebounds, and dished five assists on 17-of-24 shooting to secure a West Group A victory. The performance marked the second 40-point game of his NBA career.
Why it matters: With the scoring total, Sengun joined Hakeem Olajuwon and Yao Ming as the third player in The result secures a key group-play victory in the tournament standings.
By the numbers: Sengun has recorded 19.5 points per game and 8.7 rebounds per game and 7.2 assists per game in 2026-27 through 11 games.
What to watch: Houston continues tournament group play as Sengun looks to maintain his offensive production.