Sengun drops career-high 45 points in victory over Spurs

Alperen Sengun led the Houston Rockets to a 114-101 victory against Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs with his best career performance.

He finished with 45 points on 19 of 32 shooting. He added 16 rebounds in the win, resulting in his 28th double-double of the season.

Alperen Sengun WENT OFF vs. Wemby 😤

45 PTS (career-high)
16 REB
5 STL
19-32 FG pic.twitter.com/tMELUyoriy

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) March 6, 2024

Sengun was dominant on defense as he had five steals and one block, holding rookie star Wemby down to only 10 points and 11 rebounds.

Jalen Green added 23 points on 11 of 23 shooting to continue his impressive scoring. He came into the game averaging 34.0 points following Houston's two-game series against the Phoenix Suns.

The Rockets trailed 53-47 after halftime, but the dynamic play of Green and Sengun allowed Houston to take a 80-77 lead into the fourth period. They scored a combined 24 of Houston's 33 points during the period.

More Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun pick and roll please pic.twitter.com/t3hBV7RCoE

— V?a?t?o?r? (@VatorSports) March 6, 2024

Jalen Green ?? Alperen Sengun 🔥 pic.twitter.com/GhBWnCjBhv

— V?a?t?o?r? (@VatorSports) March 6, 2024

Cam Whitmore came off the bench and gave the Rockets a significant boost during the second half, scoring 14 of his 19 points.

Devin Vassell led the Spurts with 22 points while Malaki Branham and Keldon Johnson scored 20 and 18, respectively, off the bench. Jeremy Sochan added 15 points and, like Vassell, grabbed eight rebounds.

With the win, the Rockets (26-34) are 4-7 over their past 10, and are six games out of the final play-in spot in the Western Conference. Spurs are in the cellar in the West standings, with a 13-49 record.