{
  "id": 16985355,
  "title": "Ime Udoka provides Alperen Sengun update ahead of matchup vs. Milwaukee",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/ime-udoka-provides-alperen-sengun-update-ahead-of-matchup-vs-milwaukee",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-29T00:56:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/ime-udoka-provides-alperen-sengun-005610650.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ahead of Houston's upcoming road game against the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday, head coach Ime Udoka provided an update on Alperen Sengun, who has been sidelined due to lower back soreness. Sengun, a two-time All-Star, missed the team's previous game against Atlanta, during which his back tightened up slightly. Imaging confirmed a mild strain, but Udoka expressed optimism that the issue would only be temporary, potentially hindering Sengun for only a few games.\n\nCurrently on a 4-0 winning streak, Sengun has been a standout player, contributing across all aspects of the game. On average, he's been scoring 24.5 points, grabbing nine rebounds, dishing out seven assists, recording 1.8 steals, and blocking 0.5 shots. His efficiency on offense has been impressive as well, shooting 58.1% from the field and a remarkable 66.7% from beyond the arc, both of which would represent career highs.\n\nSengun is expected to return to action on Friday, when the Rockets take on the Dallas Mavericks. For more NBA updates, listeners can tune into the BasketBaltes podcast ([link](https://www.youtube.com/@BasketBaltes)) or follow the account on Instagram ([link](https://www.instagram.com/basketbaltes/)).",
  "summary": "Rockets head coach Ime Udoka revealed an update on Alperen Sengun's back injury, which caused him to miss Wednesday's matchup against the Bucks.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}