Rockets Host Prevailing Lakers
The Houston Rockets play host to the Los Angeles Lakers at Toyota Center on Sunday evening.

The Rockets (19-59) look to build off a win in their last outing and add to their, 13-26, home record. Jalen Green continues to lead the team, averaging 22.0 points, 3.8 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game. Kevin Porter averages 19.0 points, 5.4 rebounds, 5.8 assists and 1.4 steals, while Alperen Sengun is averaging 14.7 points, 8.7 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game. The Rockets average 110.5 points per game, which is second fewest in the league, and they give up an average of 118.8 points, which is the league's third-most.

Meanwhile, the Lakers (39-38) have won five of their last six games and hope to keep it rolling on the third game of a five-game road trip with a chance to improve on their, 18-20, road record. Anthony Davis (foot) is listed as probable for action and has been on fire lately, averaging 31.0 points, 12.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.0 blocks over the last five games. D'Angelo Russell is also playing well, averaging 16.8 points, 1.8 rebounds, 7.4 assists and 1.0 steals over the same span. Jarred Vanderbilt is averaging 7.6 points and 6.0 rebounds across the last five and continues to provide critical frontcourt support. The Lakers average 116.5 points and also give up an average of 116.5 points per game. LeBron James (foot) is listed as questionable for action.
Posted on: 4/1/2023 7:26 PM