Injury Reports Complicate Lakers-Rockets Playoff Showdown

The Los Angeles Lakers are gearing up to host the Houston Rockets in a critical matchup as they aim to secure the No. 3 seed for the playoffs while the Rockets have already clinched the No. 2 seed. Both teams face injury challenges; LeBron James is probable for the Lakers due to a left groin strain, while Maxi Kleber is out. The Rockets have several key players listed as questionable, including Alperen Sengun, Jabari Smith Jr., and Fred VanVleet, which could impact their performance. The Lakers enter the game with a solid 6-4 record in their last ten games, while the Rockets have been consistent with a 7-3 record. This game marks the third and final regular season meeting between the two teams, with each previously winning one match against the other. The matchup takes place at Crypto.com Arena on April 11 at 10:30 p.m. ET.