Alperen Sengun Set to Start for Rockets in Playoff Opener

Alperen Sengun is part of the Rockets' probable starting lineup for Game 1 against the Los Angeles Lakers. He joins teammates Reed Sheppard, Amen Thompson, Tari Eason, and Jabari Smith Jr. as the Rockets look to compete in the first round of the 2026 playoffs despite the absence of star forward Kevin Durant.