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Rockets already have the final piece that will cement them as contenders For many teams, the next six weeks leading up to the NBA trade deadline will represent a time of searching: searching for the difference-mak...
DECEMBER 27, 2025 • SPACECITYSCOOP.COM
Kings' Injury Woes Continue With Unfortunate Keegan Murray Update After a huge bounce-back win over the Houston Rockets, the Sacramento Kings fell back down to earth against the Detroit Pistons. The young K...
DECEMBER 27, 2025 • SI.COM
Alperen Sengun - Iffy for Saturday Sengun is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Cavaliers due to left calf tightness.
Impact Sengun was also listed as questionable ahead of Thursday's win over the Lakers due to the calf issue, though he suited up and recorded 14 points (5-7 FG, 4-4 FT), 12 rebounds, four assists and one steal across 31 minutes. If he's unable to go Saturday, Steven Adams and Clint Capela are candidates for increased roles. Over his last five appearances, Sengun has averaged 19.4 points, 9.2 rebounds, 5.2 assists, 1.6 steals and 1.2 blocks in 33.2 minutes per game.
DECEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Jabari Smith Jr. - Scores 16 points against Lakers Smith supplied 16 points (6-9 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, one block and two steals across 36 minutes during Thursday's 119-96 victory over the Lakers.
Impact Smith helped his side to victory with a decent effort Thursday. He has been quite consistent in his scoring production lately, racking up more than 15 points in eight of his last nine contests, though his performance is more erratic in other areas. The forward will look to remain reliable for playing time as a regular starter going forward.
DECEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Reed Sheppard - Logs 13 points off bench in win Sheppard closed Thursday's 119-96 victory over the Lakers with 13 points (5-10 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-3 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one steal in 19 minutes.
Impact Sheppard barely reached double digits in points, although it wasn't his most active appearance, as he went below 20 minutes of play for the first time in his last 21 games. The young guard has been a backup option throughout the season but has achieved a few attempts against most opposition, averaging 13.3 points per contest.
DECEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Josh Okogie - Quiet off bench Thursday Okogie amassed zero points (0-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt) over 10 minutes during Thursday's 119-96 victory over the Lakers.
Impact Okogie was limited to a minor role as he moved out of the starting lineup for the first time since Dec. 1. The disappointing performance lowered his 2025-26 season averages to 6.5 points, 2.9 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 1.2 steals per game. He's unlikely to regain significant playing time for now while both Kevin Durant and Tari Eason are fit.
DECEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
ESPN analyst and former Cavaliers star slams JJ Redick after Lakers' Loss The Houston Rockets demolished the Lakers on Christmas, winning decisively 119-96. Amen Thompson led Houston with 26 points. Kevin Durant ad...
DECEMBER 26, 2025 • THEBIGLEAD.COM
Ime Udoka's brilliant move unlocked Rockets' Christmas beatdown of the Lakers The Houston Rockets earned a much-needed win over the Los Angeles Lakers on a national stage, coming way with a convincing, 119-96 victory o...
DECEMBER 26, 2025 • SPACECITYSCOOP.COM
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.
DECEMBER 26, 2025 • 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.
DECEMBER 26, 2025 • 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.
DECEMBER 26, 2025 • 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.
DECEMBER 26, 2025 • 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...
DECEMBER 26, 2025 • 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.
DECEMBER 26, 2025 • 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
DECEMBER 26, 2025 • 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.
DECEMBER 26, 2025 • 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.
DECEMBER 26, 2025 • 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.
DECEMBER 26, 2025 • 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.
DECEMBER 26, 2025 • 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...
DECEMBER 26, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Lakers coach JJ Redick shreds team after Rockets loss | Sporting News Redick lamented his team's effort after another ugly defeat.
DECEMBER 26, 2025 • 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...
DECEMBER 26, 2025 • 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...
DECEMBER 26, 2025 • 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.
DECEMBER 26, 2025 • USATODAY.COM
Durant & Thompson Combine For 51 PTS On Christmas Day In LA! | December 25, 2025
DECEMBER 26, 2025 • YOUTUBE
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