Houston Rockets @ Los Angeles Lakers: Dec 29, 2026

Updated
Regular Season
Houston RocketsRockets
4-0 · Away
10:30 PM ET
Scheduled
Tuesday, December 29, 2026
Los Angeles LakersLakers
3-0 · Home

Rockets vs Lakers tips off at 10:30 PM ET (7:30 PM PT) on Tuesday, December 29, 2026 at Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles. Watch it on NBC and Peacock.

How to Watch Rockets vs Lakers: Time, TV & Stream

Date & time
Tuesday, December 29, 202610:30 PM ET / 7:30 PM PT
Watch on
NBC and Peacock Free over the air
Stream
PeacockAlso on NBA League Pass
Arena
Crypto.com ArenaLos Angeles

Outside the US: NBA League Pass International, no blackouts. Canada: TSN / Sportsnet.

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Injury Report

PlayerTeamPosStatusInjurySince
Marcus SmartRocketsGOutForearmOct 24, 2026
Steven AdamsRocketsCOutRestOct 24, 2026
Adou ThieroLakersFDay-To-DayKneeOct 20, 2026
Cameron CarrLakersGDay-To-DayObliqueOct 20, 2026

Status as of 5:50 PM ET, Oct 26. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Rockets

Lakers

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Rockets vs Lakers Preview

The Rockets are 4-0 this season, while the Lakers are 3-0 this season.

The Lakers won last season's series 2-1. The Rockets rank 13th in rebounds, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Alperen Sengun (24.5 points per game) and Luka Dončić (34.3 points per game).

Rockets vs Lakers Head-to-Head

2026-27 season seriesFirst meeting this season
2025-26 season seriesLakers 2-1Playoffs: Lakers 4-2

Previous meetings

Rockets vs Lakers Season Stats 2026-27

Rockets 4 GPLakers 3 GP
120.8#7
Points per game
128.0#1
111.0#11
Opponent points
115.0#16
50.6%#2
Field goal %
54.6%#1
39.0%#6
Three-point %
42.1%#2
83.8%#4
Free throw %
83.3%#5
45.3#13
Rebounds
36.7#30
28.8#4
Assists
25.0#18
9.8#12
Steals
11.0#5
5.3#13
Blocks
6.7#6
16.3#18
Turnovers
16.3#18

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Western Conference

#TeamW-LGB
1Thunder4-0–
2Rockets4-0–
3Grizzlies4-0–
4Lakers3-00.5
5Trail Blazers2-01.0
6Timberwolves3-11.0

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This Rockets vs Lakers page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final buzzer. Next: Rockets visit the Warriors Dec 30; Lakers visit the Pelicans Dec 31.

Rockets vs Lakers FAQs

What time does Rockets vs Lakers start?

The Houston Rockets play the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday, December 29, 2026 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Tip-off is 10:30 PM ET (7:30 PM PT).

What channel is Rockets vs Lakers on?

Rockets vs Lakers airs nationally on NBC and Peacock. Stream it on Peacock.

What are the Rockets and Lakers records?

Going into this game the Rockets were 4-0 and the Lakers were 3-0 this season.

Who is injured for Rockets vs Lakers?

As of 5:50 PM ET, Oct 26: Marcus Smart (Rockets, out, forearm); Steven Adams (Rockets, out, rest); Adou Thiero (Lakers, day-to-day, knee); Cameron Carr (Lakers, day-to-day, oblique).

How did Rockets vs Lakers go last season?

The Lakers won the regular-season series 2-1 in 2025-26. In the playoffs the Lakers won the series 4-2.

Who won the last Rockets vs Lakers game?

The Lakers beat the Rockets 98-78 on May 1, 2026 on the road.

Where is Rockets vs Lakers being played?

At Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, the home arena of the Los Angeles Lakers.

Can I watch Rockets vs Lakers for free?

Yes. NBC and Peacock games air free over the air on NBC with an antenna, and stream on Peacock with a subscription.