LA Lakers vs. Houston Rockets NBA Pick Prediction 12/28/2021 by Tony T.
Lakers at Rockets—LAL will be without Davis, Nunn, Reaves, Rondo, Bazemore and Ariza. LeBron probable with his ab injury. Jalen Green and Kevin Porter are available. LA has lost five straight after their 122-115 home defeat to Brooklyn Nets. They have failed to cover five of six. Lakers last in offensive efficiency in this span by scoring 100 points per 100 possessions. They have a net rating of -11.2. Lakers continue to struggle without Anthony Davis in the lineup. Houston has lost seven of eight with their 123-99 road defeat to Charlotte Hornets. Rockets last in defensive efficiency in this time period by allowing 123.9 points per 100 possessions. Play Houston Rockets +4.5.