All-Star snub Alperen Sengun dominates with 39 points, 16 rebounds

Alperen Sengun, an NBA All-Star snub, delivered a dominant performance with 39 points, 16 rebounds, and 5 assists, leading the Houston Rockets to a 118-114 road victory over the Indiana Pacers in Kevin Durant's absence. Sengun shot 13-for-25 from the field and spearheaded a crucial 12-2 fourth-quarter run. His snub has generated buzz, with statistical comparisons favoring him over Chet Holmgren. The break could allow him to recover from a recent ankle injury and fuel his motivation to prove his star status.