Rockets 119-96 Lakers (Dec 25, 2025) Final Score
Game summary of the Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers NBA game, final score 119-96, from December 25, 2025 on ESPN.
www.espn.comHere’s the latest on the Lakers vs. Rockets schedule.
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Playoffs likelihood: The Lakers and Rockets are matched in the West playoff picture. If the series proceeds as reported, first-round games would occur in mid-to-late April with a best-of-seven format. Expect games to be spaced every 2–3 days in that window, subject to TV windows and venue availability.
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Latest known schedule items:
- Game 5 was listed for April 29 with a 10 p.m. ET start on ESPN and the ESPN app (Lakers at Rockets) in some recap listings, indicating the series had moved to a pivotal point at that time.
- Some outlets and league pages show the series continuing into May with potential Game 6 and Game 7 dates TBA, depending on series results.
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Where to watch: In the United States, ESPN family networks and the ESPN app were commonly listed as the primary broadcast options for late playoff games in this matchup, with local or national options depending on the game and region.
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Additional verification: The official NBA schedule page and major outlets (ESPN, Sporting News) typically publish the full series schedule with dates, times, and channels as soon as the matchup is finalized and game times are set.
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