After ending a four-game road trip with two wins and two losses, the Los Angeles Lakers return home to play the Houston Rockets on Monday in a contest that will carry heavy playoff implications.
If they still have any hopes and aspirations of finishing second in the Western Conference, this will be a must-win game for them. They're currently in fourth place in the Western Conference with a 45-29 record, while the Rockets are 3.5 games ahead of them in second place with a 49-26 mark.
Houston is outstanding defensively and on the boards, and it makes teams pay for mistakes by capitalizing in transition, making this a challenging matchup for L.A.
Check back here for the latest updates and highlights from Monday's game.
What channel is Lakers vs Rockets game on today? Time, TV schedule
TV Channel: TNT, Spectrum SportsNet
Start time: 7 p.m. Pacific time
Where to watch Lakers vs Rockets on live stream
Watch Lakers vs Rockets live on SlingTV
Lakers vs Rockets injury updates:
Rockets: No injury report has been submitted yet, but Tari Eason (left lower leg injury management) missed their last game.
Lakers: LeBron James (left groin strain) is probable. Maxi Kleber (right foot surgery recovery) is out.
This article originally appeared on LeBron Wire: Lakers vs Rockets: Live updates and highlights
