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Sengun Leaves With Right Ankle Sprain in Rockets’ 110-104 Loss to Mavericks

An early read points to a right lateral sprain, with tests to determine the timetable for the All-Star center.

Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant, left, falls to the floor while attacking against Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis (3) and a teammate during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) reacts on the bench after taking a fall on a rebound attempt against the Dallas Mavericks during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Alperen Şengün, pictured earlier this season, injured his leg just minutes into the Rockets' game against Dallas on Saturday.
Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis (3) goes up for a basket against Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Overview

  • The 2025 All-Star rolled his right ankle about a minute into the game after landing on Daniel Gafford’s foot, was listed as questionable, then ruled out.
  • Local reporting described the injury as a lateral sprain of the right ankle, and further imaging and evaluation are expected.
  • Clint Capela took over at center, with Houston also without Steven Adams due to a right ankle sprain sustained earlier in the week.
  • Dallas prevailed 110-104 to halt Houston’s four-game winning streak, leaving the Rockets 21-11 and fourth in the Western Conference.
  • Sengun is averaging 22.6 points, 9.3 rebounds and 6.7 assists this season after a 2024 grade 3 ankle sprain ended last season early, and he had just returned from a recent calf strain.