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JJ Redick Makes ‘Uncomfortable’ Statement Aimed At Lakers Locker Room After 23-Point Loss vs Rockets

The Los Angeles Lakers suffered one of their worst losses of the season tonight, as the Houston Rockets embarrassed them on Christmas Day for a 119-96 win.

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Rockets give Lakers coal in Christmas night blowout

Amen Thompson scored 26 points and Kevin Durant added 25 as the visiting Houston Rockets led wire-to-wire in a 119-96 win over the Los Angeles Lakers in a Christmas Day matchup on Thursday.

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NBA News / Silver Screen & Roll / December 25

Rockets play Grinch, ruin Lakers’ Christmas without blowout win

The Lakers’ woe worsened on Thursday as the Rockets handed them their third straight loss, blowing them out on Christmas Day, 119-96. Houston beat them down in many of the expected ways, grabbing 17 offensive rebounds and turning the Lakers over 16times.

NBA News / Lakers Nation / December 25

Lakers Crushed By Rockets At Home On Christmas Day

The Los Angeles Lakers returned home and hosted the Houston Rockets as part of the NBA’s annual Christmas Day slate. This was one of the most highly-anticipated matchups of the day, and for good reason with Luka Doncic, LeBron James, Austin Reaves, Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun all suiting up.

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The 'NBA Christmas Day 40-point games' quiz

In NBA history, a player has scored 40 or more points on Christmas Day on 30 occasions. How many of those can you name in five minutes?

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Jarred Vanderbilt News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 25

The mindset behind Jarred Vanderbilt’s improved 3-point shot

LOS ANGELES – After LeBron James rejoined the Los Angeles Lakers’ lineup after missing the first 14 games of the season due to a nerve injury, Jarred Vanderbilt ended up being the odd man out.

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Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

Austin Reaves News / Field Level Media / December 25

Lakers G Austin Reaves (calf) ruled out vs. Rockets

Austin Reaves won't return to the Los Angeles Lakers' game against the visiting Houston Rockets on Thursday night due to left calf soreness. Reaves, the team's second-leading scorer this season behind Luka Doncic, scored 12 points on 5-of-8 shooting in 15 minutes during the first half.

Austin Reaves News / Hoops Rumors / December 25

Austin Reaves' injury another worrisome development for the Lakers

Austin Reaves' injury another worrisome development for the Los Angeles Lakers

The 27-year-old guard recorded 12 points on 5-of-8 shooting in just under 15 minutes prior to exiting.

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / December 25

Austin Reaves Ruled Out Vs. Rockets With Left Calf Soreness

The Los Angeles Lakers announced at halftime of their Christmas Day contest against the Houston Rockets that Austin Reaves has been ruled out due to left calf soreness.

Marcus Smart News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 25

Lakers’ Marcus Smart returns to Rockets game after injury scare

Lakers Nation held its collective breath on Christmas Day. During the Los Angeles Lakers’ marquee showdown against the Houston Rockets at Crypto.com Arena, veteran guard Marcus Smart gave everyone a serious fright.

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / December 25

Luka Doncic & Rui Hachimura Available, Jaxson Hayes Out Vs. Rockets

The Los Angeles Lakers announced that Luka Doncic (lower left leg contusion) and Rui Hachimura (right groin soreness) are available for their Christmas Day game against the Houston Rockets while Jaxson Hayes (left ankle soreness) is out.

LeBron James News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 25

Lakers superstar LeBron James in the holiday spirit ahead of 20th career Christmas game

The Los Angeles Lakers enter NBA Christmas Day with history, urgency, and the spotlight firmly fixed on LeBron James as he continues to rewrite the league’s record books.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Sneakers on SI / December 25

Adidas Trolls Nike Over NBA Christmas Day Uniforms

It is hard to believe, but ten years ago was Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant's final NBA game on Christmas Day. Bryant, the Lakers, and every other team competing that day wore special Christmas Day uniforms designed by adidas.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / December 25

Luka Doncic & Austin Reaves Open Up About Growing Friendship

The biggest reason for the Los Angeles Lakers’ success this season has been their backcourt, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, quickly building chemistry on and off the court.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / December 25

Lakers Hall of Famer Sends Strong Message to LeBron James Ahead of 2026 Free Agency

The Los Angeles Lakers will face a major existential question going into the 2026 offseason regarding one of their star players. For the first time in his Lakers' career, star forward LeBron James is playing on an expiring contract, meaning he has a few options once the 2025-26 season reaches its conclusion.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA Analysis Network / December 25

Ranking the five best NBA Christmas games since 2000: Are LA Lakers the Christmas Day GOATs?

With the NBA Christmas Day games upon us, we look back at the best NBA Christmas games of the last 25 years. One of the most exciting days of the NBA season is upon us, as fans get ready for the NBA Christmas Day games.

LeBron James News / Larry Brown Sports / December 25

LeBron James excitedly reveals offseason plan

LeBron James is already thinking of the offseason. As the Los Angeles Lakers and the rest of the NBA took a break on Wednesday, the future Basketball Hall of Famer shared a plan he’s looking forward to once the 2025-26 NBA season is over, and it involves his new passion – golf.

J.J. Redick News / Hoops Rumors / December 24

JJ Redick Calls Out Lakers’ Defensive Effort

The Lakers still have a strong 19-9 record after Tuesday’s 132-108 loss in Phoenix, but their 117.6 defensive rating places them 24th in the NBA, and none of the six clubs below them in that category have more than 10 wins so far this season.