Alperen Sengun career highs: Running through the best games of Sengun's career

2. January 20, 2024 vs Utah Jazz

Stats: 37 points, 14 assists, 6 assists, 1 steal, 1 block

Ideally, your best player is more than just your best player. He's your leader. In this contest, Sengun displayed true leadership qualities.

This was a nail-biter. The Rockets squeaked out a 127-126 win against the Jazz. It was in the extra frame when Sengun took matters into his own hands.

in total, he finished with 7 points and a block in overtime. Sengun was aggressive in hunting his shot. He wasn't going to let the Rockets lose this one.

Still, it was Sengun's steady hand that guided them to OT in the first place. You see the stat line above - that's an impressive night. Sengun looked every bit the future franchise player in this one.

It's surprising that it's not the best game of his career.