Houston Rockets center Alperen Şengün has seen his offensive efficiency dip over the past four games, raising renewed concerns about his recent form. The Turkish big man, who wears number 28, was involved in a notable incident during the Rockets' November 4 matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Toyota Center when he was elbowed in the face by Timberwolves forward Jonathan Kuminga in the second quarter.
Şengün reacted visibly to the contact from Kuminga, who wears number 24 for Minnesota. The play occurred during a home game for Houston as the Rockets hosted the Timberwolves. While the immediate focus was on the physical altercation, the broader storyline centers on Şengün's statistical output across his last four appearances, which has prompted discussion about his current level of play.
The Rockets' offensive system relies heavily on Şengün's playmaking and scoring from the center position, making any sustained drop in efficiency a significant storyline for Houston as they navigate the early portion of the 2026-27 NBA season.
