Rockets' Alperen Sengun Cleared to Play Thursday Despite Ankle Sprain

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (right ankle sprain) has been officially cleared to play in Thursday's game against the Hawks. He was initially listed as questionable after tweaking his ankle late in Wednesday's loss to the Spurs. Sengun has been performing strongly, averaging 20.6 points, 8.2 rebounds, 6.8 assists, 1.6 steals, and 0.8 blocks over 34.4 minutes per game in his last five outings.