Alperen Sengun talks about growing relationship with Kevin Durant
Houston Rockets All-Star Alperen Sengun there is no reservation regarding handing the ball Kevin Durant at the end of the games. After Durant has scored 30+ points in two Rockets wins against the Portland Blazers (140-116) and against the Orlando Magic in overtime, Sengun knows Kevin’s preparation and results in clutch situations.
Sengun also knows that he always has a chance grab an offensive rebound if Durant missed, he explained, after Durant’s 3-pointer at the end of regulation gave the Rockets a 117-113 victory against the Magic.
“I’m really happy to give someone the ball at the end of the game and know they’re going to score. It’s a really great feeling,” Sengun said. “I’m just ready to give him the ball and crash the boards. And trust him. It’s really amazing. He trusted me a lot at the end of games. So I can still make those shots, but now I trust KD a lot. And I still know I’m effective under the rim whether his shot misses or hits.”
“I’m really happy to give somebody the ball at the end of the game and know they’re going to score. It’s a really great feeling. … I have a lot of faith in KD right now.”
Rockets Alperen Sengun vs. Kevin Durant come through in the clutch last night 🚀
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pic.twitter.com/MP38viiubI— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) November 17, 2025
Kevin Durant (35 points) and Alperen Sengun combined for 65 points in Sunday’s win against the Magic. Both also finished with 10+ rebounds as Sengun grabbed a dozen in a near triple-double with eight assists and Durant finished with 10. The Rockets improved to 9-3, the third-best record in the Western Conference.
Kevin Durant ties Russell Westbrook in Rockets win
Rockets All-Star Kevin Durant tied Russell Westbrook in a rare feat in most games with at least 30 points, five rebounds and five assists. Durant tied Westbrook record in Sunday’s win against the Magic, according to StatMuse’s X, formerly of Twitter.
Durant’s 35 points with five rebounds and six assists tied Russell Westbrook for most games with at least 30 points, five rebounds and five assists with 174.
The Rockets will face the Cavs on Tuesday.
2025-11-18 00:08:00
