NBA 2021 Live: Rockets vs Lakers Preview, Team News, Predicted Line-Ups and HOU vs LAL Dream11 Prediction. Los Angeles Lakers are looking to improve their numbers this season when they visit the Houston Rockets on Wednesday, December 29th.
Where to watch Rockets vs Lakers game?
There are still a few weeks left in the regular season, so the Lakers have plenty of opportunities to recover and improve their numbers. The Rockets’ goals are either to make the playoffs or to go with a tanking strategy. Every NBA franchise has its own unique perspective.
You can watch the game on the NBA App if you have an NBA League Pass membership, and it will also be aired nationally on TNT. Let’s take a look at the latest team news and our Dream11 predictions for the encounter between the Houston Rockets and the Los Angeles Lakers.
Team news and injuries
Due to their back-to-back schedule, the Rockets will not release their version of Tuesday’s injury report until just hours before tipoff. Due to health and safety standards, they are anticipated to be without Jae’Sean Tate, KJ Martin, Garrison Mathews, and DJ Augustin.
The Lakers, who are not on a back-to-back, have already released their report. Due to health and safety standards, Rajon Rondo, Trevor Ariza, Kent Bazemore, and Austin Reaves are out, while Anthony Davis (left knee MCL sprain) and Kendrick Nunn (right knee bone bruise) are out due to injury. James is listed as probable with a rectus abdominal strain, but given the feeling of urgency with Los Angeles on the verge of a season-ending collapse, “King James” is expected to play in Houston.
Rockets vs Lakers preview
Starting guards Jalen Green and Kevin Porter Jr., who each sat out Monday’s loss in Charlotte due to back-to-back maintenance considerations after their recent leg injuries, are slated to return against James and the Lakers as Houston begins a three-game homestand.
Neither team has a lot of momentum right now. Both teams have lost their last two games, with the Lakers on a five-game losing streak and the Rockets on a four-game losing streak, respectively. Several rotation players on both teams are out due to injury or health and safety rules. As a result, it should be an entertaining and intriguing battle as each side attempts to break its losing streak.
Rockets vs Lakers Head to Head record
During the regular season, the Lakers and the Houston Rockets played 228 games, with the Lakers winning 143 games and the Rockets winning 85. The Lakers have won their last five games versus the Rockets.
Rockets vs Lakers Predicted Lineups
Houston Rockets
Guard: Kevin Porter Jr., Guard: Jalen Green, Forward: Eric Gordon, Forward: David Nwaba, Center: Christian Wood
Los Angeles Lakers
Guard: Russell Westbrook, Guard: Wayne Ellington, Forward: Talen Horton-Tucker, Forward: LeBron James, Center: Dwight Howard
Rockets vs Lakers Dream11 Team
Point Guard – R. Westbrook, J. Green
Shooting Guard – W. Ellington, T. Queen
Small Forward – L. James, T. Horton-Tucker
Power Forward – A. Davis
Center – U. Garuba
Disclaimer: The aforementioned Dream11 team and prediction are based on our own research and analysis. We do not guarantee any success on the selection of these players in your team.