By Data Skrive

Dec. 25, 2025 3:25 pm EST

The Houston Rockets (17-10) battle the Los Angeles Lakers (19-9) on Dec. 25, 2025. The matchup airs on ABC and ESPN.

How to watch Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles LakersHouston vs. Los Angeles odds

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Injury reportsRockets

Fred VanVleet: Out For Season (Acl),

Alperen Sengun: Questionable (Calf),

Dorian Finney-Smith: Questionable (Ankle),

Jae’Sean Tate: Questionable (Wrist)

Lakers

Rui Hachimura: Probable (Groin),

Gabe Vincent: Out (Back),

Jaxson Hayes: Out (Ankle),

Luka Doncic: Probable (Leg)

Stats to know
The 120.5 points per game the Rockets score are just 3.1 more points than the Lakers surrender (117.4).
The Lakers put up five more points per game (117.7) than the Rockets surrender (112.7).

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