HOU vs LAL Dream11: This is an inter-conference battle in the NBA this weekend as two powerful teams from the Western Conference, Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Lakers, go head-to-head against each other at Staples Center.
Lakers are leading the Western Conference with 33-8 record this season. They are one of the most consistent teams in the NBA, though, the lost the last game at home, losing 118-119 to Orlando Magic. That defeat ended the nine-game winning run for the Lakers.
Houston Rockets, on the other hand, lost the last two games heading into this game, losing 107-117 in the last match to the Portland Trail Blazers. They remain fifth on the table in the West.
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Match details:
Teams: Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Lakers
Venue: Toyota Center
Match Timing: January 19, @ 07:00 AM
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Houston Rockets vs Los Angeles Lakers team news:
Houston Rockets: The Rockets will miss the services of three players in the shape of Nene Hilario groin injury), Austin Rivers (finger injury) and Gerald Green (foot injury)
Los Angeles Lakers: As for the Lakers, the good news is that superstar Anthony Davis, who sat out the last four games with a back injury, has been listed as doubtful for the away game against the Rockets and will be a game-time call. Rajon Rondo is also considered as questionable with a finger injury.
In addition, the Showtime are definitely without big man DeMarcus Cousins, who continues to be on the sideline with a knee injury,
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Houston Rockets vs Los Angeles Lakers starting five:
Houston Rockets: P. J. Tucker, Ben McLemore, Clint Capela, Russell Westbrook, James Harden
Los Angeles Lakers: LeBron James, Anthony Davis / Kyle Kuzma, Avery Bradley, JaVale McGee, Danny Green
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Grand League tips:
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Likely squads:
Houston Rockets: Russell Westbrook, James Harden, Clint Capela, Gary Clark, Austin Rivers, P.J. Tucker, Chris Clemons, Isaiah Hartenstein, Ben McLemore
Los Angeles Lakers: Anthony Davis (Questionable), LeBron James, JaVale McGee, Jared Dudley, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Danny Green, Kyle Kuzma, Dwight Howard, Alex Caruso, Quinn Cook, Troy Daniels, Avery Bradley
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HOU vs LAL Dream11:
Team 1:
PG: James Harden (SP)
SG: Ben McLemore, A Bradley
SF: Lebron James
PF: Kyle Kuzma
C: J McGee
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Team 2:
PG: James Harden
SG: Ben McLemore, A Bradley
SF: Lebron James (SP)
PF: Kyle Kuzma
C: J McGee