On Wednesday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets will face off in Texas.
The two teams also played on Monday, with the Lakers winning by a score of 100-92.
Luka Doncic led the way with 36 points.
For Wednesday’s game, both teams have announced their injury reports.
Lakers And Rockets Announce Injury Reports
GettyLOS ANGELES, CA – FEBRUARY 5, 2026: Los Angeles Lakers forward Maxi Kleber (14) stays back on defense during a free throw against the Philadelphia 76ers at Crypto.com Arena on February 5, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.(Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
The Lakers have ruled out Maxi Kleber.
No one else is on their injury report for the contest.
Kleber has missed four straight games (and only appeared in 35 games this season).
Therefore, the Lakers are essentially fully healthy for the contest.
GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 01: Maxi Kleber #14 of the Los Angeles Lakers makes a slam dunk against the Sacramento Kings in the second half at Crypto.com Arena on March 01, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
On the other side, the Rockets have ruled out Steven Adams, Fred VanVleet, Jae’Sean Tate and Tristen Newton.
Alperen Sengun is available (after missing Monday).
GettyPHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JANUARY 22: Alperen Sengun #28 of the Houston Rockets dribbles the ball during a game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Xfinity Mobile Arena on January 22, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
Adams and VanVleet are both out for the season, while Tate has been out since February (and Newton is on a two-way deal).
The Rockets are also mostly healthy for the contest (and no one is questionable or doubtful).
Lakers And Rockets This Season
GettyLos Angeles , CA – January 15: Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick during a NBA game against the Charlotte Hornets at Crypto Arena on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026 in Los Angeles , CA. (Ronaldo Bolaños / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
The Lakers are the third seed in the Western Conference with a 43-25 record in 68 games.
They are in the middle of a six-game winning streak (and have won nine out of their last ten).
Following the Rockets, the Lakers will play their next game on Thursday when they visit Tyler Herro and the Miami Heat in Florida.
On the road, they are 20-13 in 33 games away from Crypto.com Arena.
GettyHOUSTON, TEXAS – MARCH 16: Kevin Durant #7 of the Houston Rockets defends Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the third quarter of the game at Toyota Center on March 16, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)
The Rockets are the fourth seed in the Western Conference with a 41-26 record in 67 games.
They are 5-5 over their last ten games (and 23-9 at home in Houston).
Following the Lakers, the Rockets will play their next game on Friday night when they remain at home for a showdown with the Atlanta Hawks.
GettyWASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 02: Kevin Durant #7 of the Houston Rockets reacts after a play against the Washington Wizards during the second half at Capital One Arena on March 2, 2026 in Washington, DC.(Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
Last season, both the Lakers and Rockets lost in the first round of the 2025 NBA playoffs.
Los Angeles Lakers And Houston Rockets Announce Surprising Injury Reports