The Los Angeles Lakers are back at home on December 28, 2025, trying to stop a rough stretch when they face the Sacramento Kings at Crypto.com Arena. .

JJ Redick talks “reconnection” and fundamentals two days after ripping his team following a lopsided loss to the Rockets and losing Austin Reaves for four weeks.

Coach JJ Redick said he calmly delivered a message to his players that it was time for "reconnection" with the team's second-leading scorer sideline at least a month.

The Houston Rockets, behind Amen Thompson and Kevin Durant, dominated in Los Angeles as the Lakers dropped their third game in a row.

Lakers star Austin Reaves left the Christmas Day game early with an injury, and Luka Doncic had a message for Reaves after the loss.

The Rockets exposed the Lakers on both ends of the floor, registering a whopping 23-point victory at the Crypto.com Arena.

Los Angeles Lakers wing Jake LaRavia is excited to play in his first-ever game on Christmas Day and recalled games he watched growing up.

The Lakers (19-10) are tied for fourth in the Western Conference entering Sunday’s home game against the Kings, but they’ve lost three in a row and six of their last 10. During the three-game skid, the Lakers have been outscored 354-292.