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Austin Reaves was having a career year as a Laker, but it’ll be a while before fans see him playing again on the court. The Lakers guard suffered an calf injury during the team’s Christmas Day contest against the Rockets and had to exit the game. After an MRI on Friday, the news got even […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | about 14 hours ago | 0 reads
In case the Lakers’ loss on Christmas Day wasn’t frustrating enough, LA now also has to deal with yet another injury to a key contributor. Austin Reaves was unable to return after the halftime break against the Rockets due to left calf soreness. This is the exact same injury that caused him to miss three […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | about 15 hours ago | 0 reads
The Lakers are currently on their first losing streak of the season. While it’s impressive they went over a quarter of the way through a year before having back-to-back losses, their most recent defeat against the Rockets on Christmas Day proved they have some problems that need fixing. And no one is more aware and […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | about 20 hours ago | 0 reads
Over the next six games, the team heads west for a five-game road trip against sub-.500 teams (Pacers, Trail Blazers, Jazz, Kings, and Clippers) and come home to host the Bulls. The first place Pistons have a similar stretch (Jazz, Clippers, Lakers, Heat, and Cavaliers) and the Knicks take on some playoff contenders (Hawks twice, […]
From CelticsBlog | about 22 hours ago | 0 reads
It’s been a rough road trip for the Houston Rockets, with three overtime losses and blowout loss to the Clippers. Heading into Thursday’s Christmas Day matchup with the Lakers, Rockets fans were hoping to see them make a statement on the big stage. That they did. Similar to their start in the Clippers game, the […]
From The Dream Shake | 1 day ago | 0 reads
LOS ANGELES — Sometimes you can go through life thinking everything is okay. Then one day, you wake up and realize not only are things bad, but there have been signs that the situation has been rough for a while. That’s where the Lakers found themselves on Christmas Day after getting blown out at home […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | 1 day ago | 0 reads
JJ Redick has never been one willing or able to hide his true feelings after games. If Redick is upset about how the Lakers played, it is very evident. That may manifest itself in what he says or it could be in the brevity in which he answers questions. Following Thursday’s blowout loss to the […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | 1 day ago | 0 reads
Just as it looked like the Lakers were turning the corner from a health standpoint, they were dealt another blow on Thursday. After playing in the first half of the Christmas Day showdown with the Rockets, Reaves remained in the locker room and was ruled out for the second half with left calf soreness. According […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | 1 day ago | 0 reads
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. The result was the Rockets finishing with 68 points in the paint, 24 […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | 1 day ago | 0 reads
on Rockets vs Los Angeles Lakers December 25, 2025 Location: Crypto.com Arena – Los Angeles, CA TV: ABC, ESPN Radio:KBME Sports Talk 790 Online: Rockets App, SCHN+ Gametime: 7:00 PM CST Probable Starting Lineups Rockets: A. Thompson, Josh Okogie, Kevin Durant, Jabari Smith Jr., Alperen Sengun Lakers: Austin Reeves, Rui Hachimura, Luka Doncic, LeBron James, Deandre Ayton
From The Dream Shake | 1 day ago | 0 reads
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From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 2 days ago | 0 reads
Alperen Sengun and Luka Doncic are two of the players with prop bets available when the Houston Rockets and the Los Angeles Lakers play at Crypto.com Arena on Thursday (starting at 8 p.m. ET). How to Watch Rockets vs. Lakers Date: Thursday, December 25, 2025 Time: 8 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: ABC and ESPN Live Stream: Fubo Location: Los Angeles, California Venue: Crypto.com Arena NBA Props Today: Houston Rockets Alperen Sengun Props PTS REB AST 21...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 2 days ago | 0 reads
The Los Angeles Lakers (19-9) are only 2.5-point underdogs against the Houston Rockets (17-10) at Crypto.com Arena on Thursday, December 25, 2025. The game begins at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and ESPN. The matchup has an over/under of 230.5 points. Aiming to make an informed wager on Thursday’s game? Dig into the best bets available in this matchup (based on our computer predictions) in the article below. How to Bet on Rockets vs. Lakers Pick the Rockets (-2.5) to Cover The Rockets are 15-1...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 2 days ago | 0 reads
The Lakers are back home where they will take on the visiting Houston Rockets on Christmas Day. This is the first matchup between both teams this season, who are both currently on a two-game losing streak. Start time and TV schedule Who: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Houston Rockets When: 5 p.m. PT, Dec. 25 Where: Crypto.com Arena Watch: ABC, […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | 3 days ago | 0 reads
Both the Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Lakers enter their Christmas Day game on two-game losing streaks. The Lakers are returning home after a four-game road trip (though one of those was against the Clippers are thus more of a home game) and the Rockets are concluding a six-game road trip that none of us […]
From The Dream Shake | 3 days ago | 0 reads
The Lakers look set to be back at full strength on Christmas Day against the Rockets. On Wednesday, Shams Charania of ESPN reported that Luka would be going through a workout later in the day with the intention of making his return against Houston. Luka exited Saturday’s game against the Clippers at halftime after taking […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | 3 days ago | 0 reads
Christmas Day is more than just a marathon of elite basketball; it’s one of the biggest days of the year for the bettors focused on NBA odds. With a five-game slate that stretches from high noon at Madison Square Garden to a late-night grudge match in the Rockies, the oddsmakers have set some fascinating lines that tell the story of the league’s shifting power. Whether it’s seeing LeBron James as a rare home underdog or watching the high-flying Thunder lay nearly double digits against a rising...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 3 days ago | 0 reads
One of the crazier rule changes the NBA has made in recent years was the 65-game minimum for players to qualify for awards. It’s led to some truly wonky results like a whole host of the league’s top defenders being ineligible for Defensive Player of the Year and plenty of deserving players missing out on […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | 3 days ago | 0 reads
While the Lakers may have figured things out with Jarred Vanderbilt, that certainly hasn’t solved all the issues. The bench remains an area of weakness, particularly offensively, for LA. It’s also been a shortcoming that’s been exasperated by the team’s recent injuries. The team has a host of role players who can fill various roles, […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | 3 days ago | 0 reads
The pantheon of great basketball players has a problem with recency bias. Think about it: who do you think about when you think about the all-time greats? These guys are probably on your list: After that? Maybe Kareem, Magic, Bird. Maybe Olajuwon. Jerry West at least gets the logo. Usually left off are guys like […]
From Duke Basketball Report | 3 days ago | 0 reads
Whether it was because Luka Dončić, Gabe Vincent and Rui Hachimura were out or because of a bigger issue, the Lakers were unable to make it much of a game against the Suns. Phoenix was in full control at the half, up by double figures and in the third, they broke the game wide open, […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | 3 days ago | 0 reads
For the first time this season, the Lakers are on a losing streak after being manhandled in Phoenix on Tuesday, losing 132-108. Austin Reaves returned from injury in the contest, coming off the bench to play 22 minutes. It was one of the few bright spots on a night where LA’s defense allowed Phoenix to […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | 3 days ago | 0 reads
The Mavericks were 1-2 this past week and fell to 11th place in the West. They beat Detroit (116-114) at home in overtime, then hit the road and lost to Philadelphia (121-114) and New Orleans (119-113). Anthony Davis led the team in scoring this past week with 24.7 points per game. Davis (calf/illness) returned to […]
From Mavs Moneyball | 4 days ago | 0 reads
Two of the league’s best scorers hit the court when Devin Booker (13th, 25.6 PPG) and the Phoenix Suns (15-13) host Austin Reaves (ninth, 27.8 PPG) and the Los Angeles Lakers (19-8) on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 9 p.m. ET on SportsNet LA, AZFamily, and Suns+. The Suns are 5.5-point favorites. The matchup has an over/under set at 225.5 points. If you are trying to gain an edge on Tuesday’s game, see the best bets available in this matchup, below (according to our computer predictions). H...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 4 days ago | 0 reads
The Lakers (19-8) are back again in Phoenix where they will play the Suns (15-13) for the third time this month. L.A. looks to gain a 2-1 record advantage against its division rivals and to bounce back after a tough loss to the Clippers. Start time and TV schedule Who: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Phoenix Suns When: 6 […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | 4 days ago | 0 reads