It was less than two weeks ago when the Rockets routed LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers by 34 points in what became the fourth win of Houston’s stunning six-game streak.
The Lakers, however, were without Anthony Davis in that game, which was played within the friendly confines of Toyota Center. In Sunday’s rematch, Davis is expected to play at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, and that streak by the Rockets is now history after Friday’s close loss in that same building to the Clippers.
In postgame comments, head coach Ime Udoka and veteran guard Fred VanVleet each expressed regret regarding late-game execution, which was likely a point of emphasis at Saturday’s practice.
As for the Lakers, they’ve won four of five since that night in Houston, and the hosts would love to get some revenge on Sunday.
When and How to Watch
- Date: Sunday, Nov. 19
- Time: 8:30 p.m. Central
- TV Channel: Space City Home Network, NBA League Pass
- Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free in Houston markets)
Probable starting lineups
Houston Rockets (6-4)
- Guard: Fred VanVleet
- Guard: Jalen Green
- Forward: Dillon Brooks
- Forward: Jabari Smith Jr.
- Center: Alperen Sengun
Los Angeles Lakers (7-6)
- Guard: D’Angelo Russell
- Guard: Cam Reddish
- Forward: Taurean Prince
- Forward: LeBron James
- Center: Anthony Davis
Projected lineups are based on each team’s latest game.
Injury reports
Houston’s injury report lists Amen Thompson (right ankle sprain) and Victor Oladipo (left patellar tendon repair) as out. Tari Eason (left lower leg injury management) is questionable on night one of a back-to-back for the Rockets, who play at Golden State on Monday.
Cam Whitmore, Jermaine Samuels Jr., and Nate Hinton were recently recalled to the Rockets after a brief stint with Houston’s NBA G League affiliate, the Rio Grande Valley (RGV) Vipers.
The Lakers are listing Jarred Vanderbilt (left heel bursitis) and Gabe Vincent (left knee effusion) as out. LeBron James (left calf contusion) and Jalen Hood-Schifino (right patella contusion) are questionable, while Anthony Davis (left adductor/hip spasm) is probable. James and Davis have played through those issues in recent games.
Nov. 19 uniform choices
- Rockets: Black Statement Edition
- Lakers: White Association Edition
Latest interviews
#Rockets fall to the Clippers 106-100
Fred VanVleet & Jabari Smith Jr. met with the media after the game@HoustonRockets on Space City Home Network pic.twitter.com/snIkaysLLS
— Space City Home Network (@SpaceCityHN) November 18, 2023
