Alperen Sengun · When Alperen Sengun gets into his midrange bag, defenses have to pick their poison. The Turkish big man showed why his touch is among the league's most lethal during a season-opening battle against the defending champion Thunder. With Houston down four midway through the fourth quarter at Paycom Center, Sengun sized up his defender from 20 feet out, created separation with his signature footwork, and dropped in a bank shot that kept the Rockets within striking distance. The crafty center finished with a monster 39 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists. · State of Mint · State of Mint