Alperen Sengun's Back Finally Taps Out After Scorching Start for Undefeated Rockets

The Houston Rockets are rolling, but their offensive hub is officially heading to the garage. Alperen Sengun has been ruled out for Wednesday's game with a back injury, putting a temporary pause on an absolute tear to start the season.

Sengun originally grabbed his lower back after drawing a charge in the season opener against the Dallas Mavericks. He played through it for a few games, but the bill has finally come due for the 24-year-old center.

"Underdog NBA reported: 'Alperen Sengun (back) listed out for Wednesday.'"

This is a massive blow to anyone holding a Houston ticket or relying on Sengun in fantasy matchups. The guy has been a machine, averaging 24.5 points, 9.0 rebounds, and 7.0 assists to kick off the year. He just dropped 29 points and flirted with a triple-double against the Atlanta Hawks to keep the Rockets undefeated.

Taking a charge in the modern NBA is basically volunteering to get hit by a moderately sized sedan. It looks great during the film session, but your lumbar spine is absolutely going to file a grievance. Now Houston has to figure out how to run an offense without the big man who operates as their de facto point guard.

Keep an eye on the line movement for Wednesday, because pulling 24 points and 7 assists out of a starting five usually sends the odds into a tailspin. Houston will need to lean heavy on the rest of the rotation to keep this undefeated streak alive while Sengun gets some mandatory rest.