Udoka: Alperen was everywhere on the court

The Houston Rockets defeated the Atlanta Hawks 120-110 in an NBA regular season game. The standout player of the night was Turkish national team basketball player Alperen Şengün. Şengün made 11 field goals on his way to 29 points. He also grabbed 9 rebounds and dished out 9 assists. One assist short of a triple-double, the star player also recorded 6 steals, setting a new career-best defensive mark.

Houston head coach Ime Udoka assessed Şengün closely after the game. Udoka said that in the third quarter the player took control of the game's rhythm. The coach noted that Şengün was effective all over the court and played very aggressively inside. He added that the team continued with the lineup that worked well in this game.

Udoka said Şengün is getting to the basket much more comfortably than last season. According to the coach, the player no longer relies as much on long-range shots or difficult finishes. He is driving at defenders by dribbling and finding his way to the rim. Udoka said that his improved shooting accuracy supports this development.

The coach said Şengün's versatility on offense was evident in this game. The player's ability to score while also contributing on defense and as a passer played an important role in the team's victory.