The Houston Rockets may face a significant disadvantage when they host the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night. With Alperen Sengun and Dorian Finney-Smith potentially sidelined, questions arise about how Houston will adjust to these possible roster gaps.

Alperen Sengun’s remarkable rise to the NBA’s third-best center has placed the Houston Rockets squarely in the national spotlight. The promising synergy with teammates such as Fred VanVleet and Jalen Green makes Houston a team to watch, especially on offense.

Fourteen games into the season, the Houston Rockets boast a 10-4 record that has energized fans and analysts alike. Yet the team’s early success may be undercut by two concerning statistics that require close scrutiny.