During Monday night’s game between the Houston Rockets and the Utah Jazz, Alperen Sengun executed a spectacular reverse dunk that electrified the crowd. This moment stood out as Sengun, now in his fifth NBA season with the Rockets, showcased a rarely seen glimpse of his dunking ability alongside his renowned offensive skills.
Sengun’s growth into one of the league’s top big men has been pivotal for Houston’s resurgence this season. Known for his versatile playmaking, he took advantage of a pick-and-roll maneuver with Kevin Durant in the third quarter, performing a euro step to evade his defender before leaping to complete an impressive reverse dunk.
Key Factors Behind Houston’s Dominant Victory
The Rockets delivered an emphatic 125-105 win on their home court against the Jazz, fueled by sharp perimeter shooting and strong rebounding. Houston made 18 three-pointers compared to Utah’s eight and dominated the boards with 53 rebounds versus the Jazz’s 36, establishing clear control over the game’s tempo and momentum.
Six Rockets players reached double-digit points in the victory, with Sengun nearly posting a triple-double. He tallied 16 points, nine rebounds, nine assists, two blocks, and one steal while shooting 7-of-12 from the field. Jabari Smith Jr. led all scorers with 31 points, nine rebounds, three steals, and three blocks. Amen Thompson contributed 20 points and seven rebounds, Kevin Durant added 18 points with 12 assists, Reed Sheppard scored 15 points and provided four assists, and Tari Eason rounded out the double-figure scorers with 11 points and 10 rebounds.
Playoff Positioning and Upcoming Challenges for the Rockets
With this victory, Houston improved their record to 35-21, holding the fourth position in the Western Conference standings. The Rockets sit just one game ahead of both the Los Angeles Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves, but remain behind the Denver Nuggets due to a tiebreaker and trail the San Antonio Spurs by 5.5 games.
Looking ahead, the Rockets will prepare to host the Sacramento Kings on February 25th at 8 p.m. ET, aiming to maintain their strong positioning in the highly competitive Western Conference. Sengun and his teammates will hope to sustain their momentum as the postseason approaches.
Alperen Sengun with the euro for the REVERSE SLAM 😮💨pic.twitter.com/0OzVBcpvl7
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) February 24, 2026
