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Houston Rockets 119, Los Angeles Lakers 96: final score and stats

Houston Rockets beat Los Angeles Lakers, Houston Rockets 119 to Los Angeles Lakers 96, on Thursday, December 25, 2025 at crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA. Below: the box score, top performers, team stats, injuries and recent form for Los Angeles Lakers vs Houston Rockets.

NBAThursday, December 25, 2025
DateDec 25, 2025
Start time8:00 PM ET
Venuecrypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
TVABC/ESPN
Attendance18,997

Line score

Team1234T
Houston Rockets37262927119
Los Angeles Lakers2528212296

Top performers

Houston Rockets
PointsAmen Thompson · 26
ReboundsAlperen Sengun · 12
AssistsKevin Durant · 8
RatingKevin Durant · 25 PTS, 8 AST
Los Angeles Lakers
PointsLuka Doncic · 25
ReboundsLuka Doncic · 5
AssistsLuka Doncic · 7
RatingLuka Doncic · 25 PTS, 7 AST

Team comparison

Houston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
Points per game
115.4
122.2
Points allowed per game
106.5
114.2
18-10Record19-10
2nd in Southwest DivisionStanding1st in Pacific Division
3-2Road record / home record5-1
WWLLWLast 5WWWWW
W2StreakW7

Team stats

Houston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
48-90FG39-77
Field Goal %
53
51
8-243PT11-30
Three Point %
33
37
15-19FT7-11
Free Throw %
79
64
Rebounds
48
25
Offensive Rebounds
17
7
Defensive Rebounds
31
18
Assists
24
19
Steals
10
7
Blocks
6
5
Turnovers
15
16
Team Turnovers
1
0
Total Turnovers
16
16
Technical Fouls
0
1

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Houston Rockets
Clint Capela C · Ankle - Sprain
Out
Steven Adams C · Calf - Strain
Out
Los Angeles Lakers
Quentin Grimes G · Finger
Day-To-Day
Collin Sexton G · Head
Day-To-Day
Austin Reaves G · Heel
Day-To-Day
Luka Doncic G · Ankle
Day-To-Day

Box score

Houston Rockets

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
Kevin Durant33258-144-65-548312131+26
Jabari Smith Jr.36166-92-32-270021252+25
Tari Eason26136-141-50-232142124+23
Alperen Sengun31145-70-04-4124610391+24
Amen Thompson322612-190-22-375210342+26
Jeff Green300-00-00-010000010+1
Dorian Finney-Smith1300-10-10-000000001+2
Jae'Sean Tate321-20-00-000000000+1
Steven Adams2642-30-00-092100450-4
Clint Capela363-40-00-030000300+1
Aaron Holiday300-20-10-001000000+1
Josh Okogie1000-40-10-000100000-4
JD Davison300-10-10-001101001+1
Team11948-908-2415-19482415106173113

Los Angeles Lakers

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
LeBron James32187-131-33-425321023-33
Rui Hachimura2800-60-30-021110113-29
Deandre Ayton36105-60-00-020100113-14
Luka Doncic34259-173-84-757612052-25
Austin Reaves15125-82-50-011201010-7
Maxi Kleber621-40-20-001110002-8
Jarred Vanderbilt26114-63-40-052010233+5
Jake LaRavia2352-51-10-041101220+1
Dalton Knecht321-10-00-000000000-1
Adou Thiero321-20-00-020000110-1
Marcus Smart2963-80-30-021110021-2
Bronny James331-11-10-000000000-1
Team9639-7711-307-112519167571817

Recent form

Nov 11, 2026 · vs Golden State WarriorsW 115-108
Nov 9, 2026 · vs Denver NuggetsW 110-100
Nov 7, 2026 · at Phoenix SunsL 99-102
Nov 4, 2026 · vs Minnesota TimberwolvesL 107-117
Nov 2, 2026 · vs Boston CelticsW 109-93
Nov 11, 2026 · at Milwaukee BucksW 123-112
Nov 9, 2026 · at Atlanta HawksW 124-114
Nov 8, 2026 · at Detroit PistonsW 121-116
Nov 6, 2026 · vs Portland Trail BlazersW 124-118
Nov 4, 2026 · at Sacramento KingsW 116-103

Season series

HOU leads series 1-0
Mar 18, 2026LAL 124, HOU 116
Mar 16, 2026LAL 100, HOU 92
Dec 25, 2025HOU 119, LAL 96

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Frequently asked questions

Who won Houston Rockets vs Los Angeles Lakers?

Houston Rockets won, 119-96, on Thursday, December 25, 2025.

What was the final score of Houston Rockets vs Los Angeles Lakers?

Houston Rockets 119, Los Angeles Lakers 96.

Who were the top performers?

Houston Rockets: Amen Thompson (26 points). Los Angeles Lakers: Luka Doncic (25 points).

Where is Houston Rockets vs Los Angeles Lakers played?

crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA.

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