Overview
- The Lakers fell 119-96 to the Rockets on Dec. 25 at Crypto.com Arena.
- James appeared in his 20th Christmas Day game, extending his NBA record and remaining the all-time leader in games, wins, points, rebounds, assists and steals on the date.
- He logged 18 points, 2 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals and 1 block in 32:26.
- Houston was led by 26 points from Amen Thompson and 25 from Kevin Durant, moving to 18-10 as Los Angeles slipped to 19-10 and fifth in the West.
- Before the game, James said he would prefer to spend Christmas at home with family but called playing on the day an honor.