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Rockets’ Alperen Şengün Exits Early With Right Ankle Injury vs. Mavericks

The team has not released a diagnosis or timetable following an in-game evaluation.

Overview

  • He appeared to roll his right ankle on a rebound attempt after landing on Daniel Gafford’s foot early in the first quarter.
  • He went to the locker room for evaluation and did not return to the game.
  • Clint Capela entered with 10:56 left in the first quarter, and Şengün recorded one rebound in one minute before exiting.
  • A social media clip from ClutchFans showed the play in which the injury occurred.
  • Şengün had recently returned from a two-game calf absence and is averaging 22.6 points, 9.3 rebounds and 6.7 assists this season.