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Photo: Instagram/Alperen Sengun During Sunday's game against the Sacramento Kings, Houston Rockets' center Alperen Sengun reportedly escaped major injury after a harrowing fall left him in a wheelchair. ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski revealed on Monday that Sengun suffered a severely sprained right ankle and a bone bruise in his right knee, thankfully avoiding more serious damage.  The incident occurred in the final minute of the game while contesting a layup, with Sengun landing awkwardly on his right leg. Photo: Instagram/Alperen Sengun Although a timetable for his return remains uncertain, the news comes as a relative relief in Houston, dispelling initial fears of broken bones or torn ligaments.  The 21-year-old Sengun, a key player in the Rockets' rebuild and youth movement, has been a standout in his third NBA season, averaging impressive statistics before the incident.  Alperen Sengun is down and holding his knee after an awkward fall. Prayers up 🙏 pic.twitter.com/UQ...

Photo: Instagram/Ime Udoka Houston Rockets Coach Ime Udoka has unveiled his plans to build the team around the exceptional skill sets of Turkish native Alperen Sengun . Looking ahead to the 2022-23 season, Udoka aims to maximize Sengun's abilities and enhance the Rockets' performance. According to the Houston Chronicle , the coach intends to utilize Sengun as a passing big, akin to his idol, Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets , setting him apart from the strategies employed by former coach Stephen Silas . Photo: Instagram/Ime Udoka shaping the game of Alperen Sengun, elevating the Houston Rockets to new heights. Additionally, Udoka aims to address Sengun's challenges with drop coverage on defense. Udoka emphasizes the value of having a big man who can initiate the offense, whether positioned in the high post or off the block. He praises Sengun's effectiveness in the pocket, as he can excel in the half roll and make impactful plays, thereby benefiting the entire team....