WASHINGTON - Alperen Şengün and Kevin Durant combined for 62 points, and the Houston Rockets took down the Washington Wizards, 123-118, on Monday. The win at Capital One Arena wasn't always pretty - the Wizards (16-44) are tanking and yet led by four at ...

Şengün's increased performance has matched with increasing play from Kevin Durant and Amen Thompson. Şengün is helping elevate their team with his passing and ability to attack in isolation. The top players are vital for the Rockets, and Şengün can help elevate the talents of his fellow top players.

Alperen Şengün has looked springier and more aggressive since returning from a nagging back injury. Troy Taormina / Imagn Images In most scenarios, NBA players try to avoid using injuries as an excuse when their play slips, or improved health as a key ...