Luka Doncic has 20 points and nine assists and Dorian Finney-Smith and Gabe Vincent each add 20 points and make six 3-pointers as the Lakers hand Houston its second loss in the past 14 games,

Luka Doncic, Dorian Finney-Smith and Gabe Vincent scored 20 points apiece and LeBron James hit late free throws to push the Lakers past the Rockets.

Despite the Lakers giving them plenty of chances late, the Houston Rockets were unable to capitalize on Monday night, eventually falling 104-98. Amen Thompson would be the only Rocket to eclipse 20 points on the night,

Playoff basketball is returning to Toyota Center for the first time in six years after the Rockets wrapped up their berth and a division title by blasting Utah.

With nine days remaining in the 2024-25 NBA regular season, the league's playoff picture is taking shape and races for seeding are heating up. Just about every team and fan is paying attention to the standings at this point,

The organization languished at the bottom of the Western Conference for years after James Harden departed in 2021.