Smith, one of Houston's offseason additions, is expected to play his first game after recovering from ankle surgery.

Ryan Clark and Kendrick Perkins debate whether the Lakers or Rockets have a better chance to reach the NBA Finals.

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The Rockets are without Fred VanVleet because of injury. So, should they make a trade with the Celtics for Anfernee Simons?

Dorian Finney-Smith left the Lakers for the Rockets on a four-year contract. He could face his former team in his season ...

The Houston Rockets face the Los Angeles Lakers on Christmas Day at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California, with tip-off ...

Los Angeles Lakers forward Dorian Finney-Smith (17) handles the ball in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies Saturday, March 29, 2025, in Memphi ...

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Coach JJ Redick says the Lakers will not make all the correct choices, but "can you make the vast majority of 'em correctly? It gives you a chance to win.” ...

A pair of Western Conference squads that are hoping to make a big splash in the postseason after first round exits last ...

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The Houston Rockets face the Los Angeles Lakers in an NBA Christmas Day Game on Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025 (12/25/25) at ...