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Los Angeles hosts Houston in Christmas day action
The Lakers and Rockets face off with playoff implications amid key injuries; Rockets lead Western Conference with a 17-9 record, sportsbooks favoring them by 4.5 points.
- In Los Angeles, the Houston Rockets visit the Los Angeles Lakers at 8 p.m. EST Thursday, with coverage by The Associated Press using Data Skrive and Sportradar data.
- Ahead of the game, Houston ranks second in the West with 54.3 points in the paint, led by Alperen Sengun's 14.3, while Los Angeles averages 51.2 points and makes 3 three-pointers per game, 0.8 fewer than the 12.5 the Rockets give up.
- Season numbers show the Rockets averaging 120.8 points, 48.4 rebounds and shooting 49.9%, while the Lakers average 115.5 points and LeBron James has 23.0 points over the last 10 games.
- With injuries and lines set, implications are clear: BETMGM sportsbook lists the Rockets as 4.5-point favorites with Fred VanVleet out for the season and Gabe Vincent out.
- Conference figures show the stakes: the Houston Rockets hold a 10-8 Western Conference record while the Los Angeles Lakers stand at 14-7 against West opponents.
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