The Los Angeles Lakers fell to 19-10 on the season after a 119-96 blowout loss to the Houston Rockets on Christmas. The loss was the Lakers' third straight defeat, and coach JJ Redick was quick to rip into his squad after the game.

The Los Angeles Lakers' run of blowout losses hit three on Christmas Day after they fell at home to the Houston Rockets, 119-96.

LeBron James playing on Christmas has become a Christmas tradition. It’s almost become just as much a part of the holiday as opening presents wrapped under the

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

In four head-to-head matchups with Durant on Christmas, LeBron James has averaged 40.3 PRA, posting totals of 32, 35, 46, and 48. In 19 career Christmas games, James has averaged 41.4 PRA, and he’s gone for at least 32 in all but one. This may be King James’ final Christmas contest, so I expect him to show out.

Both the Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Lakers are struggling as of late heading into their Christmas Day matchup, and there’s a chance a star player could sit

Homework didn't stop over the Christmas break for the children of Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick. Before Thursday's 119-96 loss to the Houston Rockets, Redick told reporters he and his wife asked their two sons to pen "persuasive essays" in order to receive their biggest gifts.

Shortly after returning from a calf strain, Lakers star Austin Reaves will now spend an extended stretch on the injured list.