A pair of Western Conference squads that are hoping to make a big splash in the postseason after first round exits last season meet up at crypto.com Arena in the fourth Christmas game on the NBA schedule as the Houston Rockets visit the Los Angeles Lakers.

Catch the Rockets vs the Lakers on Christmas this Thursday, December 25. Here's everything you need to know about how to stream the game.

In an important Christmas Day bout, the Houston Rockets took down the Los Angeles Lakers, stopping their cold streak. The Rockets had previously lost four out o

The Lakers’ woe worsened on Thursday as the Rockets handed them their third straight loss, blowing them out on Christmas Day, 119-96. Houston beat them down in many of the expected ways, grabbing 17 offensive rebounds and turning the Lakers over 16times.

Christmas Day delivered big moments across the NBA. Several stars stepped up under bright lights. Comebacks, statement wins, and missed chances defined the holiday slate. Teams fighting for momentum treated the day like a playoff preview.