Available for Playoff Opener After Being Omitted from Injury Report

Alperen Sengun is not listed on the injury report for Saturday's Game 1 against the Los Angeles Lakers, confirming his availability for the start of the playoffs. After being held out for rest recently, the Rockets' center is fully cleared to participate in the high-stakes series. Sengun's presence in the lineup is vital for Houston's interior scoring and playmaking as they face a veteran Lakers squad. He joins a healthy Rockets core ready for the postseason challenge.