Houston Rockets star big-man Alperen Şengün will be sidelined 10-14 days after sustaining an ankle injury on Saturday, January 3rd against the Dallas Mavericks, according to [Marc Stein of the Stein Line](https://x.com/TheSteinLine/status/2008329338744181206?s=20).
Şengün has put together his best season on record, posting averages of 21 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists. The Portland Trail Blazers, who face the Rockets in their next two games, are likely relieved at this news. In his only matchup against the Portland Blazers this season, Şengün dropped 25 points, 10 boards, and 9 assists, dominating the interior on the way to a 140-116 blowout victory.
The Blazers will take on the Rockets for their first of two contests on Wednesday, January 7th.