Lakers vs. Rockets: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions
The Los Angeles Lakers (3-4) play against the Houston Rockets (3-3) at Toyota Center
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Game Time: 8:00 PM EST on Wednesday November 8, 2023
Los Angeles Lakers 0, Houston Rockets 0 (8:00 pm ET)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
The Rockets haven’t finished a game over .500 since they won in Memphis of February 4, 2021. Christian Wood sprained his ankle in that game and the team lost the next 20. The Rockets can get over .500 with a win over Wood (and LeBron James) and the Lakers tonight – 7:59 PM
The Rockets haven’t finished a game over .500 since they won in Memphis of February 4, 2021. Christian Wood sprained his ankle in that game and the team lost the next 20. The Rockets can get over .500 with a win over Wood (and LeBron James) and the Lakers tonight – 7:59 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
A LeBron James warmup is always a little unique pic.twitter.com/mSgXhxTTfT – 7:58 PM
A LeBron James warmup is always a little unique pic.twitter.com/mSgXhxTTfT – 7:58 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
The Lakers have nine players available tonight (excluding two-ways):
D’Angelo Russell
Austin Reaves
Taurean Prince
LeBron James
Christian Wood
Rui Hachimura
Cam Reddish
Max Christie
Maxwell Lewis
Out: AD, Vando, Vincent, Hayes, JHS – 7:54 PM
The Lakers have nine players available tonight (excluding two-ways):
D’Angelo Russell
Austin Reaves
Taurean Prince
LeBron James
Christian Wood
Rui Hachimura
Cam Reddish
Max Christie
Maxwell Lewis
Out: AD, Vando, Vincent, Hayes, JHS – 7:54 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Lakers coach Darvin Ham on the team contacting the league office about what they felt were missed foul calls in Monday’s loss to the Heat:
“The thing I think that needs to be understood is we’re not campaigning for favors. We just want balance and consistency…”
Full quote: pic.twitter.com/QZDhunedqt – 7:53 PM
Lakers coach Darvin Ham on the team contacting the league office about what they felt were missed foul calls in Monday’s loss to the Heat:
“The thing I think that needs to be understood is we’re not campaigning for favors. We just want balance and consistency…”
Full quote: pic.twitter.com/QZDhunedqt – 7:53 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Caught the tail end of Devin Booker getting in pregame workout.
Worked up a lather.
Is out tonight with right calf strain.
Suns next game? Friday vs. Lakers. #Suns – 7:46 PM
Caught the tail end of Devin Booker getting in pregame workout.
Worked up a lather.
Is out tonight with right calf strain.
Suns next game? Friday vs. Lakers. #Suns – 7:46 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets starters: Smith Jr., Brooks, Sengun, Green, VanVleet.
Lakers starters: Prince, James, Wood, Reeves, Russell. – 7:43 PM
Rockets starters: Smith Jr., Brooks, Sengun, Green, VanVleet.
Lakers starters: Prince, James, Wood, Reeves, Russell. – 7:43 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Lakers’ starters vs. Houston:
D’Angelo Russell
Austin Reaves
Taurean Prince
LeBron James
Christian Wood – 7:43 PM
Lakers’ starters vs. Houston:
D’Angelo Russell
Austin Reaves
Taurean Prince
LeBron James
Christian Wood – 7:43 PM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
The #Rockets will start tonight the same lineup they have started in every game so far.
Fred VanVleet
Jalen Green
Dillon Brooks
Jabari Smith Jr
Alperen Şengün
#LakeShow
D’Angelo Russell
Austin Reaves
LeBron James
Taurean Prince
Christian Wood – 7:42 PM
The #Rockets will start tonight the same lineup they have started in every game so far.
Fred VanVleet
Jalen Green
Dillon Brooks
Jabari Smith Jr
Alperen Şengün
#LakeShow
D’Angelo Russell
Austin Reaves
LeBron James
Taurean Prince
Christian Wood – 7:42 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Anthony Davis will not play vs. the Rockets with left adductor spasms, per @mcten. pic.twitter.com/XYOIu7NRDs – 7:19 PM
Anthony Davis will not play vs. the Rockets with left adductor spasms, per @mcten. pic.twitter.com/XYOIu7NRDs – 7:19 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Lakers F/C Anthony Davis (left adductor/hip spasm) out against the Rockets tonight. – 7:12 PM
Lakers F/C Anthony Davis (left adductor/hip spasm) out against the Rockets tonight. – 7:12 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Lakers officially rule out Anthony Davis for tonight’s game vs the Houston Rockets – 7:11 PM
Lakers officially rule out Anthony Davis for tonight’s game vs the Houston Rockets – 7:11 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Anthony Davis (left adductor/hip spasm) has been downgraded to out vs. the Rockets, the Lakers say. – 7:11 PM
Anthony Davis (left adductor/hip spasm) has been downgraded to out vs. the Rockets, the Lakers say. – 7:11 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Update: Anthony Davis won’t play tonight due to the adductor/hip spasm. – 7:10 PM
Update: Anthony Davis won’t play tonight due to the adductor/hip spasm. – 7:10 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Anthony Davis (left adductor spasms) will not play tonight in Houston, sources tell ESPN. – 7:10 PM
Anthony Davis (left adductor spasms) will not play tonight in Houston, sources tell ESPN. – 7:10 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“It was not intentional.”
Frank Vogel on Grayson Allen foul on Alex Caruso when he was with Bucks.
NBA suspended Allen 1 game, Caruso suffered fractured right wrist in 2021-22 that needed surgery, sidelined him nearly 2 months.
Vogel coached Caruso with Lakers. #Suns #Bulls pic.twitter.com/qoeDlbgVRx – 6:55 PM
“It was not intentional.”
Frank Vogel on Grayson Allen foul on Alex Caruso when he was with Bucks.
NBA suspended Allen 1 game, Caruso suffered fractured right wrist in 2021-22 that needed surgery, sidelined him nearly 2 months.
Vogel coached Caruso with Lakers. #Suns #Bulls pic.twitter.com/qoeDlbgVRx – 6:55 PM
Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers
Tonight’s threads
@bibigoUSA | #LakeShow pic.twitter.com/jAVZHcXTr7 – 6:39 PM
Tonight’s threads
@bibigoUSA | #LakeShow pic.twitter.com/jAVZHcXTr7 – 6:39 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
So, @AZSportsZone and I ranked the scariest players to face of the last 25 years. on the latest @AlleyOopPod.
Find out where Steph, Kobe, LeBron, and others ranked here! 👇
youtube.com/watch?v=dpaT-m… pic.twitter.com/itBX8tBMKk – 6:39 PM
So, @AZSportsZone and I ranked the scariest players to face of the last 25 years. on the latest @AlleyOopPod.
Find out where Steph, Kobe, LeBron, and others ranked here! 👇
youtube.com/watch?v=dpaT-m… pic.twitter.com/itBX8tBMKk – 6:39 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
So, @AZSportsZone and I ranked the most scariest players to face of the last 25 years. on the latest @AlleyOopPod.
Find out where Steph, Kobe, LeBron, and others ranked here! 👇
youtube.com/watch?v=dpaT-m… pic.twitter.com/9txAAogZGV – 6:38 PM
So, @AZSportsZone and I ranked the most scariest players to face of the last 25 years. on the latest @AlleyOopPod.
Find out where Steph, Kobe, LeBron, and others ranked here! 👇
youtube.com/watch?v=dpaT-m… pic.twitter.com/9txAAogZGV – 6:38 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Darvin Ham said Anthony Davis is going to go through his pregame warm up … still no determination about if he’ll be able to play tonight or not. – 6:38 PM
Darvin Ham said Anthony Davis is going to go through his pregame warm up … still no determination about if he’ll be able to play tonight or not. – 6:38 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Lakers F/C Anthony Davis to warm up to determine if he will play against the Rockets. – 6:38 PM
Lakers F/C Anthony Davis to warm up to determine if he will play against the Rockets. – 6:38 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Anthony Davis will be a gametime decision for tonight vs. the Rockets, per Darvin Ham. – 6:37 PM
Anthony Davis will be a gametime decision for tonight vs. the Rockets, per Darvin Ham. – 6:37 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Jaxson Hayes (left ankle sprain) has been downgraded to out for tonight’s game at Houston, per the Lakers. – 6:35 PM
Jaxson Hayes (left ankle sprain) has been downgraded to out for tonight’s game at Houston, per the Lakers. – 6:35 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Jaxson Hayes has been downgraded to out for tonight’s game with an ankle injury. – 6:35 PM
Jaxson Hayes has been downgraded to out for tonight’s game with an ankle injury. – 6:35 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Jaxson Hayes has been downgraded to out with his left ankle sprain for tonight’s game at Houston. – 6:35 PM
Jaxson Hayes has been downgraded to out with his left ankle sprain for tonight’s game at Houston. – 6:35 PM
San Antonio Spurs @spurs
Hello New York 📍
#ULTRADrip | @MichelobULTRA | #ad pic.twitter.com/1LN6B9N0XM – 6:21 PM
Hello New York 📍
#ULTRADrip | @MichelobULTRA | #ad pic.twitter.com/1LN6B9N0XM – 6:21 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Are the Grizzlies struggling because Dillon Brooks’ defensive presence is gone? 👀
@VinceGoodwill shares his thoughts
pic.twitter.com/bXbQcHc0YM – 6:15 PM
Are the Grizzlies struggling because Dillon Brooks’ defensive presence is gone? 👀
@VinceGoodwill shares his thoughts
pic.twitter.com/bXbQcHc0YM – 6:15 PM
Austin Burton @AmaarBurton
I know this much: If one of LeBron’s teammates passes him the ball and LeBron misses a wide-open jumper to win the game, the loudest portion of blame will fall on the man who misses the shot rather than the man who passes to him. pic.twitter.com/VubSmQ8352 – 6:02 PM
I know this much: If one of LeBron’s teammates passes him the ball and LeBron misses a wide-open jumper to win the game, the loudest portion of blame will fall on the man who misses the shot rather than the man who passes to him. pic.twitter.com/VubSmQ8352 – 6:02 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Anthony Davis putting the ax to the root and channeling his inner Rod Tidwell when discussing the appeal of the NBA’s new in-season tournament from a player perspective pic.twitter.com/t5u8AWk8fH – 5:50 PM
Anthony Davis putting the ax to the root and channeling his inner Rod Tidwell when discussing the appeal of the NBA’s new in-season tournament from a player perspective pic.twitter.com/t5u8AWk8fH – 5:50 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
Hakeem Olajuwon holds the NBA record for most blocked shots with 3,800.
@DraftKings | #Rockets – 5:42 PM
Hakeem Olajuwon holds the NBA record for most blocked shots with 3,800.
@DraftKings | #Rockets – 5:42 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
What star would be a good fit with the Lakers? 🤔
(via @ramonashelburne, Hoops Collective Podcast) pic.twitter.com/KtjMS4Q2tJ – 5:15 PM
What star would be a good fit with the Lakers? 🤔
(via @ramonashelburne, Hoops Collective Podcast) pic.twitter.com/KtjMS4Q2tJ – 5:15 PM
Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers
Catch the #LakeShow on Spectrum SportsNet+
👀 nba.com/sportsnet pic.twitter.com/panLxiijCh – 5:13 PM
Catch the #LakeShow on Spectrum SportsNet+
👀 nba.com/sportsnet pic.twitter.com/panLxiijCh – 5:13 PM
Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers
Midweek work
🕗: 5:00 PM PST
📺: @SpectrumSN
💻: Spectrum SportsNet+
📻: ESPN LA 710/1330 KWKW pic.twitter.com/S5MHWqo1vg – 4:36 PM
Midweek work
🕗: 5:00 PM PST
📺: @SpectrumSN
💻: Spectrum SportsNet+
📻: ESPN LA 710/1330 KWKW pic.twitter.com/S5MHWqo1vg – 4:36 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
Building a foundation in Houston.
The Hometown Heroes 🤩 pic.twitter.com/8Dgu9SnrcY – 4:30 PM
Building a foundation in Houston.
The Hometown Heroes 🤩 pic.twitter.com/8Dgu9SnrcY – 4:30 PM
Sean Highkin @highkin
I’m going to try out Substack’s chat feature tonight during the game, and hopefully for a lot of road games going forward. I’ll open it up to all free subscribers tonight and for the game Sunday vs. Lakers. After that, likely limited to paid subscribers. Come hang out. – 4:28 PM
I’m going to try out Substack’s chat feature tonight during the game, and hopefully for a lot of road games going forward. I’ll open it up to all free subscribers tonight and for the game Sunday vs. Lakers. After that, likely limited to paid subscribers. Come hang out. – 4:28 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Keegan Murray on the possibility of playing against his twin brother Kris Murray tonight when his struggling Kings host the Trail Blazers, Sacramento’s offense slowing wayyyyy down, the 3-game skid & the tough conversations since Monday’s loss in Houston. pic.twitter.com/N21h1qJUN2 – 4:28 PM
Keegan Murray on the possibility of playing against his twin brother Kris Murray tonight when his struggling Kings host the Trail Blazers, Sacramento’s offense slowing wayyyyy down, the 3-game skid & the tough conversations since Monday’s loss in Houston. pic.twitter.com/N21h1qJUN2 – 4:28 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Big night at Toyota Center. You’ve got LeBron and the Lakers. houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… Hakeem and Clyde getting honored. C.J. Stroud taking the ‘First Shot.” houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… And don’t forget AFL star Mason Cox coming all the way from Australia hoping to meet Jock Landale. – 4:18 PM
Big night at Toyota Center. You’ve got LeBron and the Lakers. houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… Hakeem and Clyde getting honored. C.J. Stroud taking the ‘First Shot.” houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… And don’t forget AFL star Mason Cox coming all the way from Australia hoping to meet Jock Landale. – 4:18 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
New ep of the #GoodWord is up, talking early surprises! Golden State’s fast start, the Mavericks, Dillon Brooks and the Bulls!
📺: youtu.be/LQGf11cMXnw
🍎: apple.co/3QtwIcw
: spoti.fi/3FOZUpp – 4:10 PM
New ep of the #GoodWord is up, talking early surprises! Golden State’s fast start, the Mavericks, Dillon Brooks and the Bulls!
📺: youtu.be/LQGf11cMXnw
🍎: apple.co/3QtwIcw
: spoti.fi/3FOZUpp – 4:10 PM
Evan Sidery @esidery
The best 3-man lineup combinations so far this season (minimum 100 minutes):
1. Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, Russell Westbrook = +27.4 NetRtg
2. Fred VanVleet, Dillon Brooks, Alperen Sengun = +24.3 NetRtg
3. Pascal Siakam, Scottie Barnes, OG Anunoby = +23.3 NetRtg
4. Jayson… pic.twitter.com/hGNhdclWfB – 3:56 PM
The best 3-man lineup combinations so far this season (minimum 100 minutes):
1. Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, Russell Westbrook = +27.4 NetRtg
2. Fred VanVleet, Dillon Brooks, Alperen Sengun = +24.3 NetRtg
3. Pascal Siakam, Scottie Barnes, OG Anunoby = +23.3 NetRtg
4. Jayson… pic.twitter.com/hGNhdclWfB – 3:56 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
New story: Both sides toned down the rhetoric heading into LeBron James and Dillon Brooks meeting for the first time since the playoffs. The pair heaped respect on one another ahead of Lakers-Rockets tonight es.pn/3FR45kt – 3:50 PM
New story: Both sides toned down the rhetoric heading into LeBron James and Dillon Brooks meeting for the first time since the playoffs. The pair heaped respect on one another ahead of Lakers-Rockets tonight es.pn/3FR45kt – 3:50 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
As Rockets try to turn a corner, LeBron James is front and center houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… via @houstonchron – 3:48 PM
As Rockets try to turn a corner, LeBron James is front and center houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… via @houstonchron – 3:48 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
New story: Both sides toned down the rhetoric heading into LeBron James and Dillon Brooks meeting for the first time since the playoffs. The pair heaped respect on one another head of Lakers-Rockets tonight es.pn/3FR45kt – 3:46 PM
New story: Both sides toned down the rhetoric heading into LeBron James and Dillon Brooks meeting for the first time since the playoffs. The pair heaped respect on one another head of Lakers-Rockets tonight es.pn/3FR45kt – 3:46 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Domantas Sabonis says his Kings have had some “tough conversations” internally since suffering a 3rd straight loss Monday in Houston. He discusses getting the offense to pick up the pace, missing shots and getting past the adversity. pic.twitter.com/Fu2dzHKhKa – 3:29 PM
Domantas Sabonis says his Kings have had some “tough conversations” internally since suffering a 3rd straight loss Monday in Houston. He discusses getting the offense to pick up the pace, missing shots and getting past the adversity. pic.twitter.com/Fu2dzHKhKa – 3:29 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Domantas Sabonis says his Kings have has some “tough conversations” internally since suffering a 3rd straight loss Monday in Houston. He discusses getting the offense to pick up the pace, missing shots and getting past the adversity. pic.twitter.com/VQIbE2kprG – 3:27 PM
Domantas Sabonis says his Kings have has some “tough conversations” internally since suffering a 3rd straight loss Monday in Houston. He discusses getting the offense to pick up the pace, missing shots and getting past the adversity. pic.twitter.com/VQIbE2kprG – 3:27 PM
Adam Wexler @AdamJWexler
Gonna be pretty sweet inside Toyota Center tonight for #Rockets – #Lakers . #HometownHeroes #CityEdition @SportsTalk790 pic.twitter.com/WCcFSBtqu2 – 3:20 PM
Gonna be pretty sweet inside Toyota Center tonight for #Rockets – #Lakers . #HometownHeroes #CityEdition @SportsTalk790 pic.twitter.com/WCcFSBtqu2 – 3:20 PM
Zach Lowe @ZachLowe_NBA
New Lowe Post podcast! Harden’s debut/Clips outlook w/ @NotoriousOHM, then around the West w/ @espn_macmahon: up and down Lakers, GSW at 6-2, Mavs hot start, Wolves!, much more from across the league:
Spotify: spoti.fi/3u371If
Apple: apple.co/3udWJoo – 2:38 PM
New Lowe Post podcast! Harden’s debut/Clips outlook w/ @NotoriousOHM, then around the West w/ @espn_macmahon: up and down Lakers, GSW at 6-2, Mavs hot start, Wolves!, much more from across the league:
Spotify: spoti.fi/3u371If
Apple: apple.co/3udWJoo – 2:38 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
On the latest edition of the H-Town Hoops Podcast, @brandonkscott and I broke down why the Rockets have won three in a row, Alperen Sengun’s dominance of Domantas Sabonis, and how Dillon Brooks is playing within the Rockets offense
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/3-g… – 2:20 PM
On the latest edition of the H-Town Hoops Podcast, @brandonkscott and I broke down why the Rockets have won three in a row, Alperen Sengun’s dominance of Domantas Sabonis, and how Dillon Brooks is playing within the Rockets offense
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/3-g… – 2:20 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
LeBron James shows his support for Texans rookie C.J. Stroud houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… via @houstonchron – 2:09 PM
LeBron James shows his support for Texans rookie C.J. Stroud houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… via @houstonchron – 2:09 PM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
LeBron James tells @mcten that Dillon Brooks is “worthy” of the contract the #Rockets gave him. pic.twitter.com/O8CFta6eH8 – 2:04 PM
LeBron James tells @mcten that Dillon Brooks is “worthy” of the contract the #Rockets gave him. pic.twitter.com/O8CFta6eH8 – 2:04 PM