The 41-year-old James, who already owns several league records, is likely to tie and pass Robert Parish’s 1,611-game mark during the Lakers’ current trip.

Getty HOUSTON, 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)

Şengün missed Houston's last two games with a back injury.

The Los Angeles Lakers, on a six-game winning streak, face the Houston Rockets on March 19, 2026, at Toyota Center. With both teams vying for Western Conference seeding, the Lakers hold a slight edge with a near-full strength roster,

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The Houston Rockets scored only 35 points in the second half as they fall to the Lakers 100-92. Here is what I saw and heard pregame, postgame and everything in between

Both the Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Lakers may be without multiple key players in Wednesday night's matchup.