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.

The Houston Rockets have some glaring issues with their game plan as they have struggled to consistently pick up wins this season. Houston's inabilty to create

Christmas Day's playoff-like intensity and physical play perfectly suit the Rockets' grinding, disciplined style, creating an environment where they thrive.

Smith, one of Houston's offseason additions, is expected to play his first game after recovering from ankle surgery.

Reed Sheppard’s breakout reshapes Rockets’ trade deadline plans as Houston rethinks guard moves after VanVleet injury

When the Houston Rockets decided to trade away their franchise player at the time, James Harden, they knew they didn't want to bring in veterans in the trade an

During his time suiting up for the Rockets, Anderson wore only jersey Nos. 3 and 33 and put up 11.4 points and 4.8 rebounds per game.

The Rockets have dropped four of their last five contests and have lost to each of the bottom-four teams in the Western Conference this month. It gets worse. Houston was supposed to be a team that gets after it on

The Houston Rockets have been short-handed at the point guard spot for years. Fred VanVleet has taken on the mountain share of minutes since leaving the Toront