Lakers Vs. Rockets Christmas Day Injury Report
The Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets both have key players returning ahead of their Christmas Day matchup.
Lakers Injury Report
Luka Doncic (lower left leg contusion)- Available
Luka Doncic returns to the lineup after missing one game.
Rui Hachimura (right groin injury management)- Available
Rui Hachimura will make his return after missing the last two games.
Jaxson Hayes (left ankle soreness)- Out
Jaxson Hayes remains out with an ankle injury.
Gabe Vincent (lumbar back strain)- Out
Gabe Vincent is out with a back injury.
Houston Rockets forward Dorian Finney-Smith will make his season debut today against the Los Angeles Lakers, sources tell me and @mcten. Finney-Smith will be on a strict minutes restriction as he returns from offseason ankle surgery to face the Lakers team he left in free agency.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) December 25, 2025
Rockets Injury Report
Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle)- Available
Dorian Finney-Smith will make his season debut and Rockets debut. Finney-Smith signed with Houston in the offseason after playing for the Lakers last season.
Alperen Sengun (calf)- Available
Star center Alperen Sengun is available despite a calf injury.
Jae’Sean Tate (wrist)- Available
Jae’Sean Tate is available despite a wrist injury.
Fred VanVleet (ACL)- Out
Fred VanVleet is out for the season with a torn ACL.
