Rockets vs. Lakers Pre-Game 10/31/21

Rockets Tough Road Trip Starts with Double-Header vs. Lakers

Hollywood Halloween.    Opposite Force Collide.    Spooky Season.

The Rockets begin a brutal, five-game road trip out West on Sunday night in Los Angeles, as Houston battles LeBron James and the Lakers. Or possibly James, who is listed as questionable for the Hollywood Halloween matchup. It’s the first of back-to-back games against the Lakers on the road. The next match comes Tuesday. LeBron and company have struggled due to start the season. Their new lineup, including Russell Westbrook and Carmelo Anthony, are still getting acclimated to playing with King James. Despite their potential, at this early point in the season, Houston could steal one of these games in L.A. if they play hard enough.

Tonight, and Tuesday, features opposite forces colliding. The Lakers are one of the oldest and most experienced teams, with their eyes on the ultimate prize of a Championship. Houston, on the other hand, is one of the youngest teams, with their goals set on improvement throughout the season. Making the playoffs is already a long shot for the Rockets.

It’s spooky season, and Houston gets to spend Halloween in Hollywood. They’d love nothing more to spoil the Lakers Halloween, and put LeBron and co. back under .500. LeBron is questionable, and due to the caliber of competition Houston has displayed, it wouldn’t be surprising if he sat this one out. Anthony Davis will be playing, and his matchup with Christian Wood could be the key to this game if the Rockets want to pull the Halloween upset.

 

Staples Center:  Los Angeles, California

 

Jersey Colors:

Houston Rockets (1-4):  Black

Los Angeles Lakers (3-3):  White

 

TV:  9:30 PM CT  –  AT&T Sportsnet SW