Houston Rockets' Alperen Sengun (28) drives to the basket as Los Angeles Lakers' Jaxson Hayes (11) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 18, 2026, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Houston Rockets' Alperen Sengun (28) looks to pass the ball as Los Angeles Lakers' Austin Reaves (15) and Luke Kennard defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 18, 2026, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James goes up for a dunk against the Houston Rockets during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 18, 2026, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Los Angeles Lakers' Luka Doncic celebrates after making a 3-pointer against the Houston Rockets during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 18, 2026, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - MARCH 18: James Rodriguez of Minnesota United looks on prior to the start of the third quarter of an NBA game between the Utah Jazz and Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center on March 18, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 David Berding/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 18: Payton Sandfort #14 of the Oklahoma City Thunder reacts with the bench after scoring in his NBA debut during the second half against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on March 18, 2026 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Thunder won 121-92. 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 Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 18: Payton Sandfort #14 reacts with Jared McCain #3 of the Oklahoma City Thunder after scoring in his NBA debut during the second half against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on March 18, 2026 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Thunder won 121-92. 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 Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 18: Payton Sandfort #14 reacts with Jared McCain #3 of the Oklahoma City Thunder after scoring in his NBA debut during the second half against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on March 18, 2026 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Thunder won 121-92. 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 Sarah Stier/Getty Images)