Ime Udoka updates Alperen Sengun's status ahead of Bucks matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 29, 2026, 12:56 AM
Last updated Oct 29, 2026
Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka provided an update on Alperen Sengun's back injury before Wednesday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Sengun missed the contest due to lower back soreness, which arose after a prior game against Atlanta. Imaging showed a mild strain, but Udoka expressed hope that it would be a short-term issue, likely sidelining Sengun for a few games. Currently, the Rockets hold a 4-0 record, with Sengun averaging 24.5 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists per game. His next chance to play may come on Friday against Dallas.
- •Alperen Sengun missed game against Milwaukee due to back soreness.
- •Imaging revealed a mild strain, possible short-term recovery.
- •Sengun is averaging 24.5 points and nine rebounds this season.
- •Rockets are currently 4-0 and looking to stay undefeated.
- •Next game for Sengun could be Friday against Dallas.
- 12:56 AMYahoo Sports — Ime Udoka provides Alperen Sengun update ahead of matchup vs. Milwaukee
"Rockets head coach Ime Udoka revealed an update on Alperen Sengun's back injury, which caused him to miss Wednesday's matchup against the Bucks.
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