Lakers at Rockets Injury Report in Key West Showdown
The Los Angeles Lakers (43-25) look to make it seven wins in a row as they take on the Houston Rockets (41-26) for the second time in three days.
Los Angeles sits alone in the No. 3 spot in the Western Conference standings but holds just a 1.5-game lead over the next three teams (Houston Rockets, Denver Nuggets, and Minnesota Timberwolves).
The Lakers have plenty to play for in this matchup, while being as healthy as ever.
Lakers Injury Report
Maxi Kleber (back) – The 34-year-old is the lone Laker on the injury report while dealing with a lumbar back strain and remains out.
Rockets Injury Report
Jae’Sean Tate (knee) – The role player is out and continues to miss games for the Rockets while dealing with a right knee sprain.
Steven Adams (ankle) – The Rockets’ big man underwent left ankle surgery and is set to miss the remainder of the 2025-26 season.
Fred VanVleet (knee) – Houston’s usual starting point guard has missed the entirety of the 2025-26 season with a torn ACL sustained in the offseason.
Tristen Newton (G League) – While playing on a two-way deal with Houston, Newton will miss Wednesday’s game as he’s playing in the G League.
It’s worth noting that Alperen Sengun will return for the Rockets in the matchup. While dealing with a back injury, the All-Star center missed Houston’s previous two matchups. This included Monday’s 100-92 loss to the Lakers.
