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Rockets overwhelm Lakers on Christmas as Thompson, Durant power Houston win

Kevin Durant directs the Rockets’ offense against the Lakers. [Houston Rockets Instagram]

December 26, 2025

Houston never trailed on Christmas night, riding a balanced scoring attack to a decisive victory over Los Angeles as the Lakers’ holiday woes continued.

Lakers struggle in Nov. 8 loss to injury-hit Hawks as JJ Redick shows frustration

JJ Redick speaks briefly postgame after the Lakers’ Nov. 8 defeat in Atlanta. [photo credit: NBA.com]

November 9, 2025

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On Nov. 8, the Los Angeles Lakers opened their five-game road trip with a 122-102 loss to an injury-depleted Atlanta Hawks squad, leaving coach JJ Redick visibly frustrated after a brief postgame session.