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Around The NBA: Houston Has A Problem, Bucks Buzz, More As the NBA gears up for a Christmas Day slate, we check in on the Houston Rockets, Milwaukee Bucks, and more.

9 MINS AGO • BLEACHERNATION.COM

JJ Redick Tore Into Lakers After Christmas Day Clunker vs. Rockets Redick promised an “uncomfortable” practice after the Lakers' 23-point loss to the Rockets.

56 MINS AGO • SI.COM

Dorian Finney-Smith - Little output in team debut Finney-Smith (ankle) was held scoreless (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and committed a foul in 13 minutes during Thursday's 119-96 win over the Lakers.

Impact Making his Rockets debut after missing Houston's first 27 games while completing his recovery from offseason surgery on his left ankle, Finney-Smith was under a strict minutes limit in what was his first game action since April 30. Though he was a plus-2 during his time on the court, Finney-Smith barely made an impact while taking on a minuscule 3.2 percent usage rate. After signing a four-year, $52 million deal with the Rockets in July, Finney-Smith will likely be in line for a greater role once he gets fully ramped up following surgery, but he's expected to continue handling light usage while he shares the floor with the likes of Alperen Sengun, Amen Thompson and Kevin Durant. Most of the limited fantasy appeal that Finney-Smith will offer will be as a streaming option for three-pointers.

1 HOUR AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kendrick Perkins slams JJ Redick for publicly criticizing Lakers players after Christmas loss vs. Rockets: "It's always everybody else's fault" While he agrees the Lakers need better effort and accountability, Pekins says the coach must own his share too.

1 HOUR AGO • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Luka Doncic accepts blame after Los Angeles Lakers lose Christmas clash The Los Angeles Lakers had a nightmare outing on Christmas; the Houston Rockets demolished them 119-96. This is the third consecutive loss f...

2 HOURS AGO • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Rockets vs. Cavaliers Prediction, Odds, Picks - Dec. 27

Preview the Dec. 27 matchup between the Houston Rockets and Cleveland Cavaliers with stats, recent performance, TV channel and more.

7 HOURS AGO • Data Skrive

Rockets vs. Cavaliers Prediction, Odds, Picks - Dec. 27

Houston takes home win streak into matchup with Cleveland

Houston is looking to continue its three-game home win streak with a victory over Cleveland

9 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Lakers' LeBron James had alarming stat in Rockets loss | Sporting News The Lakers were outscored by 33 points with James on the court.

9 HOURS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Alperen Sengun - Double-double in Christmas Day win Sengun amassed 14 points (5-7 FG, 4-4 FT), 12 rebounds, four assists and one steal across 31 minutes during Thursday's 119-96 win over the Lakers.

Impact Sengun shook off a questionable tag related to left calf tightness and came through with his 16th double-double of the season in a Christmas Day victory. The fifth-year center has been excellent overall, though the three-point shot has been absent, as he hasn't attempted one in the past two games and is 0-for-14 from deep over the past eight contests since his last make Dec. 1.

9 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Durant - Scores 25 in Christmas Day win Durant closed with 25 points (8-14 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 5-5 FT), nine assists, four rebounds, two blocks and one steal over 33 minutes during Thursday's 119-96 win over the Lakers.

Impact Durant once again delivered on Christmas Day, pouring in an efficient 25 points to help fuel the Rockets' victory Thursday. Across 13 career Christmas appearances, he's averaging 28.2 points, 6.9 rebounds and 5.2 assists on 49.8 percent shooting and 40.5 percent from beyond the arc. At age 37 in his first season in Houston, Durant has shown few signs of decline as a scorer, recording 20-plus points in six straight games and in 22 of 26 appearances overall.

9 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Amen Thompson - Top scorer in Christmas Day win Thompson notched 26 points (12-19 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-3 FT), seven rebounds, five assists and one steal in 32 minutes during Thursday's 119-96 win over the Lakers.

Impact Thompson led all scorers in the Rockets' Christmas Day win, knocking down at least 12 field goals for the third time this season. The 22-year-old has taken a noticeable step forward offensively in his third campaign, pairing increased scoring with his versatile skill set while averaging 18.3 points, 8.2 rebounds, 6.2 assists and 1.5 steals over his previous six games entering Thursday. Though a reliable three-point shot still hasn't developed, Thompson has clearly emerged as a physical, all-around threat.

10 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ex-NBA Champion Takes Aim at Luka Doncic After Lakers' Loss vs Rockets | Sporting News Luka Doncic and the LA Lakers came up short against the Houston Rockets. The former NBA Champion, Kendrick Perkins, got critical of the star...

10 HOURS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Lakers coach JJ Redick shreds team after Rockets loss | Sporting News Redick lamented his team's effort after another ugly defeat.

11 HOURS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

JJ Redick Seemingly Threatens To Quit Lakers Job In Hidden Message To Front Office After Another Humiliating Loss LA Lakers coach JJ Redick went scorched earth on his team on Thursday following an embarrassing 119-96 loss to the Houston Rockets. In front...

11 HOURS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

It took one Christmas Day game for the Lakers' horrifying reality to set in The Los Angeles Lakers are not a serious title contender as constructed, and every fan saw why during their Christmas Day loss to the Rocket...

11 HOURS AGO • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Austin Reaves injury update: Lakers guard out with calf soreness Austin Reaves was ruled out of the remainder of the Lakers' game against the Rockets due to left calf soreness.

11 HOURS AGO • USATODAY.COM

Durant & Thompson Combine For 51 PTS On Christmas Day In LA! | December 25, 2025

12 HOURS AGO • YOUTUBE

Three Takeaways As Houston Rockets Bounce Back on Christmas Day By Beating LA Lakers It has been a nightmare stretch recently for the Houston Rockets. Four of the last five games were not just simple losses. From overtime blu...

12 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Amen Thompson's 26 points lead Rockets to 119-96 win over Doncic and the Lakers

Amen Thompson scored 26 points and Kevin Durant added 24 to lead the Houston Rockets in a 119-96 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers

12 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Austin Reaves injury update: Lakers star ruled out of Christmas Day game vs. Rockets with calf soreness | Sporting News Austin Reaves' calf caused him issues during the Lakers' matchup with the Rockets on Christmas Day.

12 HOURS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

What Happened to Austin Reaves? Lakers Dealt Huge Injury Blow as Star Guard Ruled Out (Dec. 25) LA Lakers guard Austin Reaves was ruled out mid-game against the Houston Rockets on Thursday. Reaves featured in the starting lineup and pla...

13 HOURS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Rockets vs. Lakers live updates, where to watch NBA Christmas game LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers host Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets in one of five NBA games on Christmas. Here's what to know...

15 HOURS AGO • USATODAY.COM

JJ Redick's kids write persuasive essays to earn their biggest Christmas gifts

JJ Redick's kids had to write persuasive essays to earn their Christmas gifts

15 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Jae'Sean Tate - Cleared to play Thursday Tate (wrist) is available for Thursday's game against the Lakers.

Impact Tate sees sporadic minutes with the Rockets and is averaging 4.7 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 11.5 minutes in December. He'll be available despite a bruised left wrist.

16 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Tari Eason - Starting vs. Lakers Eason will start Thursday's game against the Lakers, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.

Impact Eason will make just his second start of the season Thursday. Josh Okogie will come off the bench.

16 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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Rockets vs. Cavaliers Prediction, Odds, Picks - Dec. 27

Houston takes home win streak into matchup with Cleveland

Amen Thompson's 26 points lead Rockets to 119-96 win over Doncic and the Lakers

JJ Redick's kids write persuasive essays to earn their biggest Christmas gifts