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Key Starter Could Miss Rockets-Lakers Game

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Apr 10, 2025 11:08 PM ET

On Friday night, the Houston Rockets will be in California to play the Los Angeles Lakers.

For the game, they could be without one of their best players, as All-Star forward Alperen Sengun is on the injury report (personal reasons).

Sengun missed the team's last game, so this would be his second straight out of action (if he doesn't play).

Via Underdog NBA: "Alperen Sengun (personal) listed questionable for Friday."

Alperen Sengun (personal) listed questionable for Friday.
— Underdog NBA (@UnderdogNBA) April 11, 2025

Sengun is averaging 19.2 points, 10.4 rebounds, 4.9 assists and 1.1 steals per contest while shooting 49.6% from the field and 23.3% from the three-point range in 75 games.

He is in his fourth NBA season (all with the Rockets).

Via The NBA on April 9: "Led by first-time #NBAAllStar Alperen Sengun and Jalen Green, the Rockets have secured their first Playoff spot in 5 seasons and risen to the West's No. 2 seed with a 15-2 run in their last 17 games!"

"We've been through the struggle together." ️

Led by first-time #NBAAllStar Alperen Sengun and Jalen Green, the Rockets have secured their first Playoff spot in 5 seasons and risen to the West's No. 2 seed with a 15-2 run in their last 17 games! pic.twitter.com/o8pfktV1tN
— NBA (@NBA) April 9, 2025