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.

The Los Angeles Lakers had a nightmare outing on Christmas; the Houston Rockets demolished them 119-96. This is the third consecutive loss for LA, and alarm bells are starting to sound. Having dealt with criticism in recent weeks,

Los Angeles had no answers on an epic holiday on the hardwood, but the Spurs reached new heights and Nikola Jokic bolstered his MVP case.

Lakers guard Austin Reaves was ruled out at halftime of L.A.'s Christmas Day 119-96 loss to the Houston Rockets because of a sore left calf, the team announced. Reaves left Crypto.com Arena without a brace on his left leg.

Lakers role player Jake LaRavia highlights a “disconnect” on the team after their Christmas Day loss, echoing calls for change.

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James prepares for his record 20th NBA Christmas Day game as LA hosts the Houston Rockets on Christmas day.

The Houston Rockets, behind Amen Thompson and Kevin Durant, dominated in Los Angeles as the Lakers dropped their third game in a row.

After a big loss to the Los Angeles Clippers, the Houston Rockets rebounded to end road trip with win over Lakers.