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NBA, round 0

Tue, Dec 29 at 10:30 pm
Tue, Dec 29 at 10:30 pm (Tuesday, December 29)Crypto.com ArenaAll Cleveland sports
Game preview12/29 - 10:30 PM ESTNBC · Spectrum Sports Net · Spectrum Sports Net +Play by play
Preview

Rockets at Lakers, Tuesday 10:30 pm

The Los Angeles Lakers (11-2) host the Houston Rockets (10-3) Tuesday at 10:30 pm at crypto.com Arena, on NBC and Spectrum Sports Net.

ESPN's matchup predictor gives the Lakers a 53% chance to win.

The Lakers have won 5 of their last 5 and come in on a 5-game winning streak. The Rockets have won 3 of their last 5. Season series: Series starts 11/30.

The Lakers list 1 player as out or doubtful, including Austin Reaves (G). The Rockets list 2 players as out or doubtful, including Clint Capela (C).

Written automatically from the game data. Every number comes straight from the game feed.

Who wins?

Make your pick before kickoff. Cleveland fans only, one vote each.

Top performers

#28
HOU · PointsAlperen Sengun C23.1
#28
HOU · AssistsAlperen Sengun C7.6
#28
HOU · ReboundsAlperen Sengun C9.6
#77
LAL · PointsLuka Doncic G38.6
#77
LAL · AssistsLuka Doncic G7.6
#14
LAL · ReboundsWalker Kessler C10.8
RocketsLakers
10-3Record11-2
LLWWWLast fiveWWWWW
47.1%ESPN win chance52.9%
Season series
Series starts 11/30

Rockets injuries

  • Clint Capela COut, Ankle
  • Fred VanVleet GOut, Knee
  • Marcus Smart GSuspension, Suspension

Lakers injuries

  • Adou Thiero FDay-To-Day, Ankle
  • Collin Sexton GDay-To-Day, Head
  • Austin Reaves GOut, Heel

Where to watch

Channels showing this game.

NBCUnited States
Spectrum Sports NetUnited States
Spectrum Sports Net +United States

The teams

Schedules, results and news

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