Sengun (back) is out vs. the Pelicans.
Alperen Sengun has been marked as unavailable to play this Friday for the Houston Rockets.
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Dealing with lower-back pain, the Rockets decided to shut down the Turkish star against the New Orleans Pelicans.
Sengun was initially listed as questionable due to the injury, and Houston is taking a cautious approach and will let him take a rest for now.
With Sengun unavailable, Clint Capela is set to assume the Rockets' starting duties as their center.
Sengun has played 58 games so far this season, averaging 20.2 points, 8.9 rebounds, 6.9 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.1 blocks.
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