In the pivotal Game 5 win against the Lakers, Alperen Şengün delivered a diverse stat line, contributing 14 points, nine rebounds, eight assists, two steals, and a block. While his scoring dipped, his all-around performance played a critical role in extending the series. However, with Game 6 looming, Şengün will need to elevate his rebounding efforts to counter Deandre Ayton’s presence on the offensive glass, which kept the Lakers competitive until the final moments of Game 5.