The Los Angeles Lakers will host the Houston Rockets on Christmas Day.
It's important to cherish these matchups between LeBron James and Kevin Durant. These two all-time greats are closer to the end of their careers than to the beginning.
The Lakers have been without Luka Doncic, but he is estimated to return for this matchup. In contrast, the Rockets have no new injuries plaguing their availability for Christmas.
Here's everything you need to know to watch Thursday's game between the Lakers and Rockets, including TV and streaming options.
What channel is Lakers vs. Rockets on today?
- TV channel: ESPN | ABC
- Live stream: ESPN app
Lakers vs. Rockets will air nationally on ESPN and ABC as part of the Christmas Day slate. Viewers can stream the game live on the new ESPN app.
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Lakers vs. Rockets start time
- Date: Thursday, Dec. 25
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
The Lakers vs. Rockets will tip off at 8 p.m. ET, from crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California.
Lakers vs. Rockets radio station
- Radio channel: SiriusXM
Fans can listen to Thursday's Lakers vs. Rockets game live on SiriusXM via channels 82 (Rockets broadcast), and 86 (Lakers).
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Lakers schedule 2025-26
Here's a look at Los Angeles' next five games
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Sun., Dec. 28 | vs. Kings | 9:30 p.m. |
| Tue., Dec. 30 | vs. Pistons | 10:30 p.m. |
| Fri., Jan. 2 | vs. Grizzlies | 10:30 p.m. |
| Sun., Jan. 4 | vs. Grizzlies | 9:30 p.m. |
| Tue., Jan. 6 | at Pelicans | 8 p.m. |
Rockets schedule 2025-26
Here is a look at Houston's' next five games
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Sat., Dec. 27 | vs. Cavs | 8 p.m. |
| Mon., Dec. 29 | vs. Pacers | 8 p.m. |
| Thu., Jan. 1 | at Nets | 6 p.m. |
| Sat., Jan. 3 | at. Mavs | 8:30 p.m. |
| Mon., Jan. 5 | vs. Suns | 8 p.m. |
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