Lakers vs. Rockets: Watch NBA online, live stream, TV channel, time, odds, analysis, picks

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The Los Angeles Lakers didn't get off to the hottest start this season, but the group appears to have turned the corner. LeBron James has been playing the high caliber of basketball that everyone expected him to when he signed a four-year deal with L.A. However, the team's young core is figuring it out with Kyle Kuzma and Lonzo Ball making significant strides as of late. The Lakers (17-10) are coming off a thrilling victory over the Miami Heat and will look to continue the positive momentum against the Houston Rockets.
On the other hand, the Rockets (12-14) are floundering after having high expectations entering the season. After all, this was a team that was just one win away from advancing to the NBA Finals and may have if not for an injury to Chris Paul. The team did re-sign Paul and center Clint Capela in the summer, but chose to commit to players like Carmelo Anthony and Michael Carter-Williams rather than try to retain Luc Mbah a Moute or Trevor Ariza. Considering their struggles as of late, a win over the Lakers would certainly be a huge step in the right direction.
The Lakers and Rockets are two teams going in opposite directions to say the least. It'll be interesting to see who is able to come out on top in this contest.