Alperen Sengun’s NBA playoff debut was one for the highlight reels. While his first possession ended with an offensive foul called on Draymond Green, Sengun quickly made up for it. Just two possessions later, the Houston Rockets center delivered a thunderous dunk right over Green, putting the veteran Warrior on a poster in the process. The impressive play, a driving dunk where Sengun elevated effortlessly, occurred less than two minutes into Game 1 of the Western Conference first-round series.
This wasn’t just a random highlight; Sengun and Green have some history. A recent game between the two teams saw Green receive a flagrant foul 1 after elbowing Sengun. This dunk seemed to be a bit of payback, a statement of intent from the young Rockets center. Sengun had a stellar regular season, averaging 19.1 points and 10.3 rebounds, earning his first All-Star selection. The Rockets, in their first playoff appearance since 2020, are clearly looking to make a statement. Sengun’s early-game poster dunk was certainly a strong way to begin their postseason run. It was a dominant display of athleticism and a clear message that the Rockets are ready to compete.
