Currently, the Houston Rockets (17-10) have four players on the injury report, including Alperen Sengun, in their matchup with the Los Angeles Lakers (19-9) at Crypto.com Arena on Thursday, Dec. 25 at 8 p.m. ET. The Lakers have four injured players, including Luka Doncic, for the matchup.
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Rockets vs. Lakers Game Info
- When: Thursday, December 25, 2025 at 8 p.m. ET
- Where: Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California
- TV: ABC and ESPN
- Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Rockets' Injury Report
Rockets Injuries:
Fred VanVleet: Out For Season (Acl),
Alperen Sengun: Questionable (Calf),
Dorian Finney-Smith: Questionable (Ankle),
Jae'Sean Tate: Questionable (Wrist)
Rockets' Top Players (Last 20 Games)
| Name | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alperen Sengun | 23.5 | 8.5 | 5.0 | 2.0 | 1.5 | 0.0 |
| Amen Thompson | 18.5 | 9.0 | 6.5 | 2.5 | 0.0 | 0.5 |
| Kevin Durant | 23.0 | 7.5 | 4.5 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| Jabari Smith Jr. | 17.0 | 3.0 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 4.0 |
| Tari Eason | 11.5 | 4.0 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 2.0 |
Rockets Stats
- Houston has a +210 scoring differential, topping opponents by 7.8 points per game. It is putting up 120.5 points per game to rank third in the league and is allowing 112.7 per outing to rank sixth in the NBA.
- Kevin Durant scores a team-leading 25.2 points per game to rank 16th in the NBA.
- Houston wins the rebound battle by 10.5 boards on average. It collects 48.7 rebounds per game, which ranks first in the league, while its opponents grab 38.2 per outing.
- Sengun is 13th in league play with 9.3 rebounds per game to lead the Rockets.
- Houston makes 12.1 three-pointers per game (22nd in the league), while its opponents have made 12.8 on average.
- The Rockets' Reed Sheppard makes 2.7 three-pointers per game (22nd in the NBA) to lead the team.
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Lakers' Injury Report
Lakers Injuries:
Jaxson Hayes: Questionable (Ankle),
Rui Hachimura: Probable (Groin),
Luka Doncic: Questionable (Leg),
Gabe Vincent: Out (Back)
Lakers' Top Players (Last 20 Games)
| Name | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | 29.5 | 3.0 | 4.5 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 3.0 |
| Jake Laravia | 12.0 | 8.0 | 3.5 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Marcus Smart | 9.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2.0 |
| Deandre Ayton | 6.0 | 5.0 | 0.5 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Jarred Vanderbilt | 4.5 | 5.0 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1.0 |
Lakers Stats
- Los Angeles scores 117.7 points per game (13th in NBA) and allows 117.4 (18th in league) for a +8 scoring differential overall.
- Doncic paces the Lakers, recording 34.1 points per game (first in NBA).
- Los Angeles wins the rebound battle by 1.7 boards on average. It records 41.8 rebounds per game, 25th in the league, while its opponents pull down 40.1.
- Deandre Ayton is 17th in the NBA with 9.0 rebounds per game, leading the Lakers.
- Los Angeles connects on 11.7 three-pointers per game (25th in the league), 2.8 fewer than its opponents.
- Doncic ranks sixth in the NBA and leads the Lakers with 3.4 made treys per game.
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