Rockets center Alperen Sengun has been ruled out for Wednesday's game at Milwaukee with a back issue. Houston is 4-0 and will play its first game of the season without him.
What happened
Alperen Sengun is out for Wednesday's game against the Bucks. The injury report lists a back issue, filed at 4:33 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Oct. 27. The report's comment reads: "Sengun (back) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Bucks." He had no status on the report before this update. Earlier in October he was listed day-to-day on Oct. 11 for rest and was cleared on Oct. 15. The injury report gives Oct. 30 as his expected return date.
What it means for the Rockets
Houston plays at Milwaukee on Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 8 p.m. ET. The Rockets are 4-0 on a four-game winning streak and hold the top seed. Sengun has been at the center of that start. Through four games he is averaging 24.5 points, 9.0 rebounds and 7.0 assists in 33.9 minutes. Houston has not played a game without him. Steven Adams is also out with a right calf injury. Marcus Smart is day-to-day with a left forearm issue. Jabari Smith Jr. plays 35.5 minutes a night, Kevin Durant 35.2 and Amen Thompson 34.0. Tari Eason (23.3 minutes) and Reed Sheppard (23.5) round out the rest of the rotation.
What to watch
Watch the next injury report for any change to Sengun's status. The report lists Oct. 30 as his expected return. The team has not announced a timeline beyond that date. Watch Smart's status before Wednesday too, since he is day-to-day. Adams is still out. The Rockets' next scheduled game is at Milwaukee on Wednesday night. They will try to stay unbeaten without their leading rebounder and playmaker.
Is Alperen Sengun playing against the Bucks on Wednesday?
No. The injury report has ruled him out for Wednesday's game at Milwaukee with a back issue.
When will Alperen Sengun be back?
The injury report lists Oct. 30 as his expected return. No other timeline has been announced.