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Yahoo
24-05-2025
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‘Hungry for more': Alperen Sengun reflects on Houston's 2024-25 season
Though Houston ultimately lost its first-round playoff series to the Golden State Warriors, it was an encouraging NBA postseason debut for Alperen Sengun. Across those seven games, the 22-year-old big man led the Rockets on a per-game basis in average points (20.9), rebounds (11.9), assists (5.3), and steals (1.9). Advertisement On Monday, a little over a week removed from a harsh Game 7 defeat at home, Sengun took to Instagram to reflect on the 2024-25 season. Among his comments: Thank you, Houston, for another incredible season. I'm proud of this team — my brothers. We fought every step of the way, grew together, and earned everything we achieved. The journey wasn't easy, but we stayed locked in. We're not satisfied — we're hungry for more. This season taught us a lot, and next year, we're coming back stronger. Time to lock in, get to work, and elevate. Let's get it. Sengun, who earned Western Conference All-Star honors for the first time in 2025, concluded his message with the #NextChapter and #WorkInProgress hashtags. Sengun's Instagram post includes a compilation of photos and videos from the playoffs. The upcoming 2025-26 season will be the Turkish star's fifth NBA season and the first under a new contract, under which he'll get a significant pay increase for years to come. More: 'Fought with grit, heart, and determination': Steven Adams reflects on Rockets' season This article originally appeared on Rockets Wire: 'Hungry for more': Alperen Sengun reflects on Houston's 2024-25 season
USA Today
12-05-2025
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- USA Today
‘Hungry for more': Alperen Sengun reflects on Houston's 2024-25 season
'Hungry for more': Alperen Sengun reflects on Houston's 2024-25 season 'This season taught us a lot, and next year, we're coming back stronger,' Alperen Sengun says. 'Time to lock in, get to work, and elevate. We're not satisfied — we're hungry for more.' Though Houston ultimately lost its first-round playoff series to the Golden State Warriors, it was an encouraging NBA postseason debut for Alperen Sengun. Across those seven games, the 22-year-old big man led the Rockets on a per-game basis in average points (20.9), rebounds (11.9), assists (5.3), and steals (1.9). On Monday, a little over a week removed from a harsh Game 7 defeat at home, Sengun took to Instagram to reflect on the 2024-25 season. Among his comments: Thank you, Houston, for another incredible season. I'm proud of this team — my brothers. We fought every step of the way, grew together, and earned everything we achieved. The journey wasn't easy, but we stayed locked in. We're not satisfied — we're hungry for more. This season taught us a lot, and next year, we're coming back stronger. Time to lock in, get to work, and elevate. Let's get it. Sengun, who earned Western Conference All-Star honors for the first time in 2025, concluded his message with the #NextChapter and #WorkInProgress hashtags. Sengun's Instagram post includes a compilation of photos and videos from the playoffs. The upcoming 2025-26 season will be the Turkish star's fifth NBA season and the first under a new contract, under which he'll get a significant pay increase for years to come. More: 'Fought with grit, heart, and determination': Steven Adams reflects on Rockets' season
Yahoo
31-01-2025
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Bane scores 24 points, Jackson hits go-ahead free throws as Grizzlies beat Rockets 120-119
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Desmond Bane had 24 points and 12 rebounds, Jaren Jackson Jr. made the go-ahead free throws with 8.6 seconds left and scored 21, and the Memphis Grizzlies rallied past the Houston Rockets 120-119 on Thursday night. Luke Kennard added 21 points and Santi Aldama had 15 for Memphis, which has won six of seven. Jalen Green led the Rockets with 25 points. Dillon Brooks had 22 points and Amen Thompson finished with 21 points and seven rebounds. Houston's four-game winning streak ended. Memphis (32-16) moved within one-half game of Houston for second in the Western Conference. Both teams were without key players. Houston's Alperen Sengun, who was announced as a Western Conference All-Star reserve earlier Thursday, was out with a left calf contusion, and Memphis guard Ja Morant sat out with right shoulder soreness. Takeaways Rockets: Houston built an 11-point first-half lead on the strength of its 3-point shooting, but couldn't hold off Memphis down the stretch. Grizzlies: Memphis finally got past Houston after losing the teams' previous three meetings this season. Key moment WIth 13 seconds left, the Grizzlies' Jaylen Wells was driving for a go-ahead, fast-break layup when official Marat Kogut called timeout. Memphis coach Taylor Jenkins was livid, saying he never called timeout, and it appeared he was motioning for Wells to drive to the basket rather than signaling to stop the clock. However, Jackson drove into the paint and was fouled after the timeout, setting up the go-ahead free throws. Key stat The Rockets grabbed 19 offensive rebounds, leading to 30 points. Up next The Rockets host Brooklyn on Saturday. The Grizzlies play at Milwaukee on Sunday. ___ AP NBA: Clay Bailey, The Associated Press
Yahoo
31-01-2025
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Bane scores 24 points, Jackson hits go-ahead free throws as Grizzlies beat Rockets 120-119
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Desmond Bane had 24 points and 12 rebounds, Jaren Jackson Jr. made the go-ahead free throws with 8.6 seconds left and scored 21, and the Memphis Grizzlies rallied past the Houston Rockets 120-119 on Thursday night. Luke Kennard added 21 points and Santi Aldama had 15 for Memphis, which has won six of seven. Jalen Green led the Rockets with 25 points. Dillon Brooks had 22 points and Amen Thompson finished with 21 points and seven rebounds. Houston's four-game winning streak ended. See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. By signing up, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy. Memphis (32-16) moved within one-half game of Houston for second in the Western Conference. Both teams were without key players. Houston's Alperen Sengun, who was announced as a Western Conference All-Star reserve earlier Thursday, was out with a left calf contusion, and Memphis guard Ja Morant sat out with right shoulder soreness. Takeaways Rockets: Houston built an 11-point first-half lead on the strength of its 3-point shooting, but couldn't hold off Memphis down the stretch. Grizzlies: Memphis finally got past Houston after losing the teams' previous three meetings this season. Key moment WIth 13 seconds left, the Grizzlies' Jaylen Wells was driving for a go-ahead, fast-break layup when official Marat Kogut called timeout. Memphis coach Taylor Jenkins was livid, saying he never called timeout, and it appeared he was motioning for Wells to drive to the basket rather than signaling to stop the clock. However, Jackson drove into the paint and was fouled after the timeout, setting up the go-ahead free throws. Key stat The Rockets grabbed 19 offensive rebounds, leading to 30 points. Up next The Rockets host Brooklyn on Saturday. The Grizzlies play at Milwaukee on Sunday. ___ AP NBA:
Fox Sports
31-01-2025
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- Fox Sports
Bane scores 24 points, Jackson hits go-ahead free throws as Grizzlies beat Rockets 120-119
Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Desmond Bane had 24 points and 12 rebounds, Jaren Jackson Jr. made the go-ahead free throws with 8.6 seconds left and scored 21, and the Memphis Grizzlies rallied past the Houston Rockets 120-119 on Thursday night. Luke Kennard added 21 points and Santi Aldama had 15 for Memphis, which has won six of seven. Jalen Green led the Rockets with 25 points. Dillon Brooks had 22 points and Amen Thompson finished with 21 points and seven rebounds. Houston's four-game winning streak ended. Memphis (32-16) moved within one-half game of Houston for second in the Western Conference. Both teams were without key players. Houston's Alperen Sengun, who was announced as a Western Conference All-Star reserve earlier Thursday, was out with a left calf contusion, and Memphis guard Ja Morant sat out with right shoulder soreness. Takeaways Rockets: Houston built an 11-point first-half lead on the strength of its 3-point shooting, but couldn't hold off Memphis down the stretch. Grizzlies: Memphis finally got past Houston after losing the teams' previous three meetings this season. Key moment WIth 13 seconds left, the Grizzlies' Jaylen Wells was driving for a go-ahead, fast-break layup when official Marat Kogut called timeout. Memphis coach Taylor Jenkins was livid, saying he never called timeout, and it appeared he was motioning for Wells to drive to the basket rather than signaling to stop the clock. However, Jackson drove into the paint and was fouled after the timeout, setting up the go-ahead free throws. Key stat The Rockets grabbed 19 offensive rebounds, leading to 30 points. Up next The Rockets host Brooklyn on Saturday. The Grizzlies play at Milwaukee on Sunday. ___ AP NBA: recommended
