{"id":704974,"date":"2026-04-08T09:52:31","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T09:52:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/704974\/"},"modified":"2026-04-08T09:52:31","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T09:52:31","slug":"alperen-sengun-shines-with-double-double-as-rockets-top-suns-119-105","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/704974\/","title":{"rendered":"Alperen Sengun shines with double-double as Rockets top Suns 119\u2013105"},"content":{"rendered":"

Alperen Sengun (#28) of the Houston Rockets dribbles past Oso Ighodaro (#11) of the Phoenix Suns in the second half at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Arizona, April 7, 2026. (AFP Photo)<\/p>\n

\nApril 08, 2026 12:09 PM GMT+03:00\n<\/p>\n

Alperen Sengun delivered a standout performance as the Houston Rockets secured a 119\u2013105 road victory over the Phoenix Suns at the Mortgage Matchup Center, extending their winning streak to seven games.<\/p>\n

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The Turkish center recorded a double-double, contributing 12 points, 14 rebounds, and 6 assists in roughly 28 minutes on the court. Kevin Durant added 24 points, while Amen Thompson scored 22, helping Houston overcome an early deficit.<\/p>\n

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\nAlperen Sengun (#28) of the Houston Rockets attacks the basket in the matchup against the Phoenix Suns at PHX Arena in Phoenix, Arizona, April 7, 2026. (AFP Photo)\n<\/p>\n

Despite Devin Booker\u2019s 31 points and Mark Williams\u2019 19 points, the Suns were unable to counter the Rockets\u2019 second-half surge. Houston erased a 21-point first-quarter deficit, dominating rebounds and second-chance scoring to secure the victory.<\/p>\n

The win marks Houston\u2019s 50th of the season, strengthening their position as the fifth seed in the Western Conference and maintaining their momentum heading into the playoffs.<\/p>\n

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