The Los Angeles Lakers head into Christmas Day with uncertainty still hanging over several key rotation pieces as they prepare to face the Houston Rockets.

It's Lakers vs Rockets on Dec. 25 in the NBA. Here's how to watch, including time, channel, TV schedule and streaming info.

The Los Angeles Lakers played without Luka Doncic on Tuesday against the Phoenix Suns, and it showed in the final score. With the Slovenian superstar sidelined with a leg injury, the Lakers suffered a 132-108 loss to the Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix,

Shams Charania reported that Luka Doncic is expected to play against the Rockets and will also debut his new signature shoe.

The Lakers host the Houston Rockets on Christmas Day at 8:00 p.m. ET. This is one of the NBA’s marquee holiday games and Los Angeles is hoping to have Luka Doncic available. Doncic missed the Lakers’ loss to the LA Clippers after taking a knee to his left calf against the Clippers.

Preview the Houston Rockets' NBA matchup with Los Angeles, including live stream, TV channel, odds, and game information.

Kevin Durant will be playing for the 13th time in his career on Christmas and first with the Rockets as Houston is at the Los Angeles Lakers.