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The Los Angeles Lakers (41-25) take on the Houston Rockets (40-25) at Toyota Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 9:30 PM EST. Los Angeles Lakers average 116.3 points per game while Houston Rockets put up 114.2 per contest. On the injury report for this matchup — Los Angeles Lakers: Marcus Smart (Day-To-Day), Jaxson Hayes (Day-To-Day), Maxi Kleber (Out), Lebron James (Out); Houston Rockets: Alperen Sengun (Day-To-Day), Jae'sean Tate (Out), Steven Adams (Out), Fred Vanvleet (Out), Dorian Finney-smith (Day-To-Day). Follow this NBA game live on SportBusy for real-time scores, odds updates, and full box score coverage.
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Rosters & Player Stats
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | GP | GS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22.8 | 9.9 | 2.4 | 1.9 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.9 | 16 | 1 | |
Smart is out for Thursday's game against the Bulls with a bruised right hip, per Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com. | 28.4 | 9.4 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 1.5 | 55 | 48 |
| 25.5 | 8.8 | 3.9 | 1.9 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 1.0 | 66 | 33 | |
Hayes (back) is out for Thursday's game against the Bulls, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports. | 17.7 | 7.0 | 4.0 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 54 | 8 |
| 12.7 | 5.8 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.8 | 25 | 1 | |
| 19.3 | 4.8 | 0.9 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 29 | 7 | |
| 17.8 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.9 | 55 | 3 | |
| 10.6 | 4.2 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 48 | 1 | |
| 35.5 | 32.9 | 7.9 | 8.5 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 4.0 | 54 | 54 | |
| 8.5 | 3.4 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 21 | 0 | |
| 8.2 | 3.0 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 11 | 1 | |
| 33.7 | 23.9 | 4.8 | 5.5 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 3.0 | 40 | 34 | |
James (hip/foot) is questionable for Thursday's game versus the Bulls, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports. | 33.1 | 21.4 | 5.7 | 7.0 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 3.1 | 45 | 45 |
Kleber is expected to miss additional time while recovering from a lumbar injury, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports. | 10.9 | 2.2 | 1.9 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 35 | 1 |
| 7.0 | 2.1 | 0.5 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 32 | 1 | |
| 27.5 | 12.6 | 8.3 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 1.2 | 57 | 57 | |
| 29.3 | 11.6 | 3.3 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 54 | 35 | |
| 5.5 | 1.5 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 19 | 0 | |
| 4.2 | 0.3 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 6 | 0 | |
| 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2 | 0 |
Los Angeles Lakers at Houston Rockets FAQ
What time does Los Angeles Lakers vs Houston Rockets start?
The Los Angeles Lakers at Houston Rockets game is scheduled for 9:30 PM EST at Toyota Center.
Where is Los Angeles Lakers vs Houston Rockets being played?
This game is being played at Toyota Center.
How can I watch Los Angeles Lakers vs Houston Rockets live?
Follow this game live on SportBusy for real-time score updates, play-by-play, and box score. Check your local TV listings or league streaming apps for broadcast information.
What are the Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets records?
Los Angeles Lakers: 41-25. Houston Rockets: 40-25. See the full team comparison above.
Who is injured for Los Angeles Lakers vs Houston Rockets?
Los Angeles Lakers: Marcus Smart (Day-To-Day), Jaxson Hayes (Day-To-Day), Maxi Kleber (Out), Lebron James (Out). Houston Rockets: Alperen Sengun (Day-To-Day), Jae'sean Tate (Out), Steven Adams (Out), Fred Vanvleet (Out), Dorian Finney-smith (Day-To-Day). See the Rosters & Player Stats section above for full details, or check the NBA injury report for status updates.
What is the injury report for Los Angeles Lakers vs Houston Rockets?
The injury report for this game: Los Angeles Lakers has 4 players on the report — Marcus Smart (Day-To-Day), Jaxson Hayes (Day-To-Day), Maxi Kleber (Out), Lebron James (Out). Houston Rockets has 5 players on the report — Alperen Sengun (Day-To-Day), Jae'sean Tate (Out), Steven Adams (Out), Fred Vanvleet (Out), Dorian Finney-smith (Day-To-Day). Injury status is updated daily. View the full NBA injury report for return dates and details.