The Houston Rockets (49-26) wrap up a three-game road trip with a matchup against another top Western Conference team, the Los Angeles Lakers (45-29), on Monday at Crypto.com Arena. Houston already clinched a play-in spot but can clinch a playoff spot outright with a win against the Lakers and a Memphis loss to Boston on Monday night.

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A pair of teams jockeying for position at the top of the West standings play their second of three games against each other this regular season on Monday, March 31 when the Houston Rockets visit the Los Angeles Lakers at crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

Mar 31, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) looks to pass as defends by Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) during the fourth quarter at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

Doncic marked his 22nd game for L.A. with 20 points on 6-of-16 shooting, to go along with six rebounds, nine assists and two steals, as he helped the Lakers secure a crucial 104-98 home win against the No.