Los Angeles Lakers will host the Houston Rockets in an NBA matchup at 09:00. Both teams are currently on a two-game losing streak, making this a crucial "must-win" game. The Lakers have home-court advantage, with LeBron James in excellent form, averaging over 28 points in his last four games. If Doncic can recover from his leg injury, the offensive trio of James, Reaves, and him will be key to victory, boasting an offensive efficiency of 122.4 this season. However, the Lakers' defense has issues, with opponents shooting 48.4% from three-point range, ranking 25th in rebounding, and having the worst bench scoring in the league. The Rockets, despite being the away team, have a 61.5% chance of winning according to ESPN. They have a top-tier rebounding ability in the league, averaging 48.7 rebounds per game, far surpassing the Lakers' 41.8, and their advantage in the first quarter could be decisive. Durant, as the core player, contributes consistently. He scored 31 points against the Nuggets recently. However, the Rockets have struggled in crucial moments, losing eight out of nine games this season in the final moments. Both teams face injury concerns, with Doncic for the Lakers and Sengun for the Rockets listed as doubtful, and the completeness of the lineup will directly affect the game's outcome. 09:00 NBA Los Angeles Lakers vs Houston Rockets Over 231.5 points.