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Tip-off · Tuesday, December 29
HoustonRockets0-0 · away
HOU
10:30 pm ET
LAL
Los AngelesLakers0-0 · home

Houston Rockets at Los Angeles Lakers

NBCPeacock10:30 PM ET · 7:30 PM PTCrypto.com Arena, Los Angeles
When and where to watch

Houston Rockets at Los Angeles Lakers: tip-off Tue, Dec 29, 10:30 PM ET (7:30 PM PT) at Crypto.com Arena. Watch it on NBC and Peacock (national TV, no League Pass blackout).

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Expected starters

projected from 2025-26 minutes · every lineup today →
Away · HoustonRockets
  1. Amen ThompsonAmen ThompsonG-F · #118.3pts · 37.4 min
  2. Kevin DurantKevin DurantF · #726.0pts · 36.4 min
  3. Jabari Smith Jr.Jabari Smith Jr.F · #1015.8pts · 35.1 min
  4. Alperen SengunAlperen SengunC · #2820.4pts · 33.3 min
  5. Marcus SmartMarcus SmartG · #369.3pts · 28.5 min
Day-To-DayJulian PhillipsDay-To-DaySteven Adams
Home · Los AngelesLakers
  1. Luka DoncicLuka DoncicF-G · #7733.5pts · 35.8 min
  2. Austin ReavesAustin ReavesG · #1523.3pts · 34.5 min
  3. Quentin GrimesQuentin GrimesG · #513.4pts · 29.4 min
  4. Jake LaRaviaJake LaRaviaF · #128.2pts · 25.1 min
  5. Collin SextonCollin SextonG · #1015.4pts · 23.7 min
OutAdou ThieroKnee · Leg · LeftOutCameron CarrOblique · Torso · RightDay-To-DayCollin Sexton

Teams confirm their starters about 30 minutes before tip-off. Until then this is the five the data points to, with anyone ruled out already removed.

Head to head · games that counted

Lakers lead 6-3

Rockets vs Lakers: the matchup page →
Fri, May 1 · 2025-26LAL98HOU78Wed, Apr 29 · 2025-26HOU99LAL93Sun, Apr 26 · 2025-26LAL96HOU115Fri, Apr 24 · 2025-26LAL112HOU108
How to watch · Rockets at Lakers10:30 PM ET7:30 PM PT · Tuesday, December 29
NBCPeacockSpectrum SportsNetLALSCHN/SCHN+HOU

National broadcast on NBC and Peacock: no League Pass blackout applies for this game outside the local markets.

NBCOver-the-air antenna (free)PeacockHulu + Live TVYouTube TVFuboDirecTV StreamSling TV (Blue)Cable / satelliteFree with an antenna; simulcast on Peacock.
PeacockPeacockPeacock exclusive: no cable or live-TV bundle carries it.
Lakers marketSpectrum SportsNet (regional sports network — cable, or the network's own app)
Rockets marketSCHN/SCHN+
RadioSiriusXM · ESPN LA 710/980 KFWB · 790 AM / 740 AM
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Around the world

Where this game lands

5 of 12 countries get it at a live-friendly hour

New ZealandLiveWed 4:30 PMDisney+ (ESPN)Adams (HOU)AustraliaLiveWed 2:30 PMDisney+ (ESPN)CanadaLiveTue 10:30 PMTSNIndiaLiveWed 9:00 AMPrime VideoPhilippinesLiveWed 11:30 AMPrime VideoFranceAlarmWed 04:30beIN SPORTS · beIN SPORTS CONNECTGermanyAlarmWed 04:30Sky Sport · Sky GoIrelandAlarmWed 03:30Sky SportsItalyAlarmWed 04:30Sky Sport Basket · Sky GoNigeriaAlarmWed 4:30 AMSportyTVSouth AfricaAlarmWed 05:30SportyTVUnited KingdomAlarmWed 03:30Sky Sports

Injury report

both teams · read every 15 minutes
Rockets2 listed
Day-To-DayJulian PhillipsIllness · Other · est. return 2026-10-21
Day-To-DaySteven AdamsCalf · Leg · Right · est. return 2026-10-21
Lakers3 listed
OutAdou ThieroKnee · Leg · Left · est. return 2026-10-23
OutCameron CarrOblique · Torso · Right · est. return 2026-10-23
Day-To-DayCollin SextonCalf · Leg · Right · est. return 2026-10-21