In four head-to-head matchups with Durant on Christmas, LeBron James has averaged 40.3 PRA, posting totals of 32, 35, 46, and 48. In 19 career Christmas games, James has averaged 41.4 PRA, and he’s gone for at least 32 in all but one. This may be King James’ final Christmas contest, so I expect him to show out.

The Houston Rockets enter their Christmas matchup struggling, raising doubts about their readiness for the NBA’s big stage.

The Lakers host the Houston Rockets on Christmas Day at 8:00 p.m. ET. This is one of the NBA’s marquee holiday games and Los Angeles is hoping to have Luka Doncic available. Doncic missed the Lakers’ loss to the LA Clippers after taking a knee to his left calf against the Clippers.

Shams Charania reported that Luka Doncic is expected to play against the Rockets and will also debut his new signature shoe.

The Lakers announced a mixed bag of updates via the injury report for their upcoming Christmas Day game against the Rockets.

Christmas is almost here, and it's a big day for NBA fans every year. The league ensures that the most compelling games are played on the holiday, and this season is no different. The Los Angeles Lakers will feature,

Los Angeles lost consecutive games for the first time with Tuesday’s 132-108 road defeat to the Phoenix Suns. Lakers star Luka Doncic left early from a loss Saturday against the Los Angeles Clippers with a lower leg contusion and did not play against the Suns on Tuesday.

Preview the Houston Rockets' NBA matchup with Los Angeles, including live stream, TV channel, odds, and game information.

The San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder meet Thursday at 2:30 p.m. ET at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.