In an otherwise forgettable game for the Houston Rockets, head coach Ime Udoka was ejected after a late exchange of words with LeBron James. Both men received technical fouls, but because Udoka already had one from earlier in Saturday’s contest, he was ejected. Because James did not have an earlier technical, he stayed in. “We had some conversations, and they didn’t like what they heard,” Udoka said of the officials during his postgame media interview. When James was asked what Saturday’s heated discussion was about, he wasn’t in the mood to go into specifics, either. Via Dave McMenamon, James ..read more

The road woes continued Saturday for the Rockets (8-9), who are now 0-8 outside of Houston after a 107-97 loss (box score) to LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers (12-9) at the Crypto.com Arena. Star big man Anthony Davis led the hosts with 27 points, 14 rebounds, and 5 blocks, shooting 10-of-22 from the field (45.5%) and 7-of-9 (77.8%) on free throws. Los Angeles led convincingly for most of the second half, with Houston eating into the final margin late. For the Rockets, Saturday’s individuals of note included: Alperen Sengun: 21 points, 13 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 blocks, 2 steals; 8-of-2 ..read more

Fred VanVleet and the Houston Rockets will face the Los Angeles Lakers at 10:30 PM ET on Saturday. If you’re looking for VanVleet’s statistics, here is everything you need to know regarding the Wichita State product. Fred VanVleet vs. the Los Angeles Lakers NBA player odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Saturday at 12:48 PM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Matchup: Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers Time: 10:30 PM Date: December 2, 2023 TV Channel: Space City Home Network – Watch on Fubo NBA League Pass: The most li ..read more

Jalen Green will hit the court when the Houston Rockets face the Los Angeles Lakers at 10:30 PM ET on Saturday. All of Green’s statistics can be found on this page. Jalen Green vs. the Los Angeles Lakers NBA player odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Saturday at 12:48 PM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Matchup: Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers Time: 10:30 PM Date: December 2, 2023 TV Channel: Space City Home Network – Watch on Fubo NBA League Pass: The most live games plus NBA TV. Free trial Points Prop: Over 19 ..read more

Jabari Smith Jr. will hit the court when the Houston Rockets meet the Los Angeles Lakers at 10:30 PM ET on Saturday. If you’re looking for Smith’s stats, here’s everything you need to know regarding the Auburn product. Jabari Smith Jr. vs. the Los Angeles Lakers NBA player odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Saturday at 12:48 PM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Matchup: Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers Time: 10:30 PM Date: December 2, 2023 TV Channel: Space City Home Network – Watch on Fubo NBA League Pass: The mo ..read more

Dillon Brooks will hit the court when the Houston Rockets play the Los Angeles Lakers at 10:30 PM ET on Saturday. Seeking Brooks’ stats? We have everything you need to know regarding the Oregon product. Dillon Brooks vs. the Los Angeles Lakers NBA player odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Saturday at 12:48 PM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Matchup: Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers Time: 10:30 PM Date: December 2, 2023 TV Channel: Space City Home Network – Watch on Fubo NBA League Pass: The most live games plus ..read more

Alperen Sengun will hit the hardwood when the Houston Rockets meet the Los Angeles Lakers at 10:30 PM ET on Saturday. All of Sengun’s statistics can be found on this page. Alperen Sengun vs. the Los Angeles Lakers NBA player odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Saturday at 12:48 PM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Matchup: Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers Time: 10:30 PM Date: December 2, 2023 TV Channel: Space City Home Network – Watch on Fubo NBA League Pass: The most live games plus NBA TV. Free trial Points Prop ..read more

The Houston Rockets (8-8) are the NBA’s only winless team on the road (0-7), but their closest call was a one-point loss in Los Angeles on Nov. 19 that wasn’t decided until Lakers superstar LeBron James made the winning free throw with 1.9 seconds left to play. In Saturday night’s rematch at Crypto.com Arena, Alperen Sengun and the Rockets will attempt to make amends. If you’d like last-minute betting research, you’re in luck! We have the latest point spread, money line odds and over/under number, as well as all the information you’ll need to make the smartest bet. Saturday’s game starts at 9 ..read more

Entering December, the new-look Rockets (8-8) are one of the feel-good stories of the NBA’s 2023-24 season to date. After three years at the bottom of the Western Conference standings, Houston has quickly become competitive under new head coach Ime Udoka. Yet, despite that better-than-expected overall record, Houston remains the only team in the league without a road win (0-7). Some of that discrepancy is based on scheduling factors. Most of those losses were close games, and the last five featured opponents with at least one superstar player in the form of the Los Angeles Clippers with Kawhi ..read more

Entering December, the Houston Rockets (8-8) have elevated from a bottom-tier lottery team in recent years to a potential 2023-24 playoff squad after an offseason spending spree that included acquiring Fred VanVleet and Dillon Brooks and hiring Ime Udoka as head coach. Rockets guard Aaron Holiday, who was among the veteran free agent signings for an otherwise young Rockets team, recently spoke with HoopsHype insider Michael Scotto about how those veteran newcomers have worked to change Houston’s culture. Other interview topics include whether the NBA is still sleeping on Houston; the developme ..read more