Alperen Sengun delivered a jaw-dropping dunk during the Houston Rockets' showdown with the Utah Jazz on Monday night, showcasing a side of his game we don't often see. Now in his fifth NBA season, Sengun has emerged as one of the league's premier big men, playing a crucial role in the Rockets' resurgence.
While Sengun is known for his offensive prowess and playmaking abilities, it's not every day that his dunking skills take center stage. But against Utah, they certainly did.
The highlight came in the third quarter, thanks to a slick pick-and-roll with Kevin Durant. After receiving the ball back from Durant, Sengun executed a smooth euro step to evade his defender and soared for a reverse dunk that had the crowd buzzing.
This spectacular moment was part of a dominant performance by the Rockets, who cruised to a 125-105 victory over the Jazz at home. Key to their success was their superior perimeter shooting and rebounding. Houston drained 18 three-pointers and hauled in 53 rebounds, while Utah struggled with just eight triples and 36 boards.
The Rockets had six players scoring in double figures, with Sengun contributing a well-rounded stat line of 16 points, nine rebounds, nine assists, two blocks, and a steal, shooting 7-of-12 from the field. Jabari Smith Jr. led the way with an impressive 31 points, nine rebounds, three steals, and three blocks. Amen Thompson added 20 points and seven rebounds, Kevin Durant chipped in with 18 points and 12 assists, Reed Sheppard scored 15 points with four assists, and Tari Eason posted a double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds.
With this win, Houston improved to a 35-21 record, holding the fourth spot in the Western Conference standings. They sit just a game ahead of both the Los Angeles Lakers and the Minnesota Timberwolves, while trailing the Denver Nuggets by a tiebreaker and the San Antonio Spurs by 5.5 games.
Alperen Sengun with the euro for the REVERSE SLAM 😮💨pic.twitter.com/0OzVBcpvl7
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Looking ahead, the Rockets remain at home to face the Sacramento Kings, with tip-off scheduled for Feb. 25 at 8 p.m. ET. Fans will be eager to see if Sengun and the Rockets can keep up their impressive form.