The Los Angeles Lakers hit the road Monday night for a key Western Conference battle with Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets. The game is scheduled to start at 9:30 p.m. ET (8:30 p.m. CT) with TV coverage on NBC Sports Now and streaming on-demand.

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The Los Angeles Lakers have won five consecutive games, including massive recent victories over the Nuggets, Timberwolves and Knicks.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart is using the outside noise as a source of motivation during the stretch run of the 2025-26 NBA season.

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