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Şengün, who has recorded three double-doubles this season, notched his first triple-double on Wednesday. He didn’t shoot the ball well, but the Rockets center is shooting 54.1 percent from the field this season. This has been an encouraging start for Şengün, whether you’re talking category or points leagues.

The Celtics played three centers in Monday’s game, and none had an answer for Şengün defensively. The Rockets center shot 75 percent from the field and committed one turnover in his most efficient outing of the season. Recording his third double-double of the season, Şengün finished three rebounds shy of a triple-double. Through eight games, he’s outperforming his ADP, providing first-round value in nine-cat formats.

Şengün returned to the Rockets lineup after sitting out Friday’s loss to the Mavericks with a sore back. He played 33 minutes and finished one rebound and one assist shy of a triple-double. Turnovers can still be an issue for Şengün at times, but he’s gotten off to a good start this season. Clint Capela, who started on Friday, recorded four rebounds and two assists in 10 minutes.

While Şengün is back in the lineup after missing Friday’s loss to the Mavericks, Fred VanVleet (knee) is out for injury management. Smart will slide into the starting point guard role, while Şengün’s return pushes Clint Capela to the bench.

Şengün is good to go after sitting out Friday’s game against the Mavericks with back soreness. He should be started in all formats. Clint Capela will head back to the bench after picking up a spot start Friday.

Şengün will miss the second straight game with back soreness. With Steven Adams already out, they started Tari Eason and Jabari Smith Jr. together at the power forward and center spots in last game. It’s possible they do the same again given the Mavericks positional size.

Şengün missed Wednesday’s game against Milwaukee, and head coach Ime Udoka opted to start Tari Eason, with Jabari Smith Jr. playing the small-ball center role. Clint Capela played extra minutes off the bench as well. Şengün’s return would push Eason back to the bench.

The big man is dealing with lower back soreness, and with Steven Adams also out, Clint Capela could draw the start at center, with Jabari Smith Jr. playing the five in small ball lineups.

Şengün has been fantastic to start the year, and this was one of his best performances. He fell just shy of a triple-double, but it was the steals that made this performance special. He set a new career high for swipes, which helped offset the turnovers. Şengün has taken a leap forward, and if he continues to produce to this level, the Rockets will continue their winning ways. Next up on the schedule is a trip to Milwaukee on Wednesday.

Şengün was the player of the game in the win over the Spurs Friday. He played excellent defense, had a 29/7/7 line and had clutch baskets down the stretch. Considering he was going up against Victor Wembanyama for most of the game, it doesn’t get much better than this for Şengün. He’s off to a great start to the season after a down-year for him last season.