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HOUSTON, TEXAS – SEPTEMBER 29: Head coach Ime Udoka of the Houston Rockets speaks with the media during NBA Media Day at Toyota Center on September 29, 2025 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)
On Wednesday evening, the Houston Rockets will host the Los Angeles Lakers in Texas.
The Rockets are coming off a 100-92 loss to the Lakers (also at home) on Monday.
Alperen Sengun did not play in the game.
Rockets Make Notable Change To Injury Report
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 21: Alperen Sengun #28 of the Houston Rockets in action during the game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on February 21, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images)
For Wednesday’s game, the Rockets have announced their injury report.
Sengun is no longer on the injury report (and will be available on Wednesday).
Underdog NBA wrote: “Alperen Sengun (back) not listed on injury report for Wednesday.”
GettyHOUSTON, TEXAS – OCTOBER 27: Alperen Sengun #28 of the Houston Rockets is defended by Noah Clowney #21 of the Brooklyn Nets in the second half of the game at Toyota Center on October 27, 2025 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)
Sengun is having a very productive season with averages of 20.2 points, 8.9 rebounds, 6.1 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.1 blocks per contest while shooting 50.3% from the field and 27.9% from three-point range in 58 games.
He is in his fifth NBA season (all with the Rockets).
Real App wrote (on February 25): “Alperen Sengun now has the 10th most 25/10/10 games by a center in NBA history. He’s 23 years old…”
GettyHOUSTON, TEXAS – OCTOBER 24: Head coach Ime Udoka of the Houston Rockets speaks with Alperen Sengun #28 following the game against the Detroit Pistons at Toyota Center on October 24, 2025 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)
Rockets After Latest Lakers Loss
GettyWASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 02: Alperen Sengun #28 of the Houston Rockets goes to the basket against Kyshawn George #18 of the Washington Wizards during the first half at Capital One Arena on March 2, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
The Rockets are the fourth seed in the Western Conference with a 41-26 record in 67 games.
They have won five out of their last ten games (and are 23-9 at home).
Following the Lakers, the Rockets will play their next game on Friday night when they host Jalen Johnson and the Atlanta Hawks.
GettyWASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 02: Kevin Durant #7 of the Houston Rockets reacts after a play against the Washington Wizards during the second half at Capital One Arena on March 2, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
Over the summer, the Rockets added Kevin Durant by making a trade with the Phoenix Suns.
The 2014 MVP gives them a superstar to rely on in the NBA playoffs that they have not had since James Harden.
Lakers After Latest Rockets Victory
GettyLOS ANGELES, CA – FEBRUARY 12, 2026: Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick talks with Los Angeles Lakers guard Luke Kennard (10) during the game against the Dallas Mavericks at Crypto.com Arena on February 12, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.(Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
The Lakers are the third seed in the Western Conference with a 43-25 record in 68 games.
They have won six in a row (and nine out of their last ten).
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.
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