Pregame analysis and predictions of the Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers NBA game to be played on December 25, 2025 on ESPN.

First Quarter The Lakers got off to a quick 7-2 run to start festivities before Phoenix stormed back to knot things up at 9-9. Los Angeles led 18-1

Kawhi Leonard scored a season-high 32 points, leading the slumping Los Angeles Clippers to a 103-88 win over the Los Angeles Lakers.

Luka Dončić had 45 points, 14 assists and 11 rebounds in his fifth triple-double of the season, and the Los Angeles Lakers used a big fourth quarter to top the Utah Jazz 143-135 on Thursday night.

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The Los Angeles Lakers continue to juggle injuries as they work through a demanding stretch of the schedule. Following another shorthanded outing, head coach JJ Redick offered clarity on where several key rotation pieces stand heading into the holiday slate.

Veteran guard Marcus Smart spoke about the mentality that opposing teams bring when they play against the Lakers.

Hayes, however, could miss time with this new ankle injury. The 25-year-old had to leave the contest after tweaking his ankle. The Lakers then announced later in the game that he would not be able to return due to left ankle soreness. This report comes via Dave McMenamin of ESPN.