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The Houston Rockets, behind Amen Thompson and Kevin Durant, dominated in Los Angeles as the Lakers dropped their third game in a row.
Tonight, the Los Angeles Lakers face off against the Houston Rockets, trying to bounce back after two tough losses. However, it seems that things aren’t going well, as Austin Reaves appears to have been sidelined with an injury.
Shams Charania reported that Luka Doncic is expected to play against the Rockets and will also debut his new signature shoe.
Los Angeles Lakers star guard Luka Dončić left the team's loss Saturday, Dec. 20 against the Clippers with a left leg contusion.
LeBron James is set to make his record-breaking 20th Christmas Day appearance as the Lakers face the Rockets. Both teams aim to break losing streaks. James is fully available, carrying a heavy offensive load for the Lakers amidst several key lineup uncertainties.
Rui Hachimura received an important injury update for the Lakers' game on Saturday night against the Clippers.
The Lakers were going into this game tonight already down two starters in Austin Reaves and Deandre Ayton. Earlier today, though, thanks to Dave McMenamin, it was announced that they would also be without forward Rui Hachimura.
The team took its third straight loss Thursday in a one-sided affair, an outcome made worse by rising star Austin Reaves exiting the game with another calf injury. The Rockets led by double-digits for the entire second half and outrebounded the Lakers 48-25.
Three bold predictions for Suns vs. Lakers, including a potential LeBron James statement game, a Devin Booker scoring eruption, and fireworks in Phoenix.
JJ Redick criticized the Los Angeles Lakers; effort after a Christmas loss, drawing sharp reaction from Kenyon Martin over leadership and locker room respect.