Los Angeles Lakers Announce Injury Report For Rockets Game

On Monday night, the Los Angeles Lakers will be in Texas to play the Houston Rockets.

The Lakers are coming off an impressive 127-125 victory over the Denver Nuggets (in overtime).

Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves combined to put up 62 points and 19 assists.

Lakers Announce Surprising Injury Report

GettyWASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 30: Maxi Kleber #14 of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrates after scoring against the Washington Wizards during the second half at Capital One Arena on January 30, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

This late in the season, there are typically a lot of injuries.

For Monday’s game, the Lakers will only be without Maxi Kleber (who has missed the last three games).

All of their rotational players will be fully healthy.

Lakers reporter Jovan Buha wrote: “Lakers’s injury report vs. Houston tomorrow. Clean outside of Maxi Kleber, who remains out.”

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 20: Kris Dunn #8 of the Los Angeles Clippers grabs the jersey of Maxi Kleber #14 of the Los Angeles Lakers in the second half at Intuit Dome on December 20, 2025 in Inglewood, California.  (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Kleber is in his first full season playing for the Lakers.

He is averaging just 2.2 points and 1.9 rebounds per contest while shooting 46.7% from the field and 27.3% from three-point range in 35 games.

GettyLOS ANGELES, CA – FEBRUARY 10, 2026: Los Angeles Lakers forward Maxi Kleber (14) battles San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) for a rebound at Crypto.com Arena on February 10, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.(Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

Lakers Rolling

GettyLOS ANGELES, CA – MARCH 10: Lakers head coach JJ Redick points to a player during a game with the Timberwolves at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles Tuesday, March 10, 2026. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

The Lakers are the third seed in the Western Conference with a 42-25 record in 67 games.

They have won five games in a row (and are 8-2 over their last ten).

ESPN’s Dave McMenamin wrote (after Saturday’s Game): “So many notable performances by Lakers players tonight and certainly worth mentioning Deandre Ayton’s performance in overtime: four points on 2-for-2 shooting, 2 reb and a blocked shot on the three-time MVP Nikola Jokic.

Jokic in OT: two points on 1-for-4 shooting, 1 reb”

GettyLos Angeles, CA – October 24: Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton (5) dunks during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Crypto.com Arena on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025 in Los Angeles, CA. (Eric Thayer / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

Following Monday’s game, the Lakers will play the Rockets (again) on Wednesday in Houston.

They have gone 19-13 in the 32 games they played on the road.

Rockets Ahead Of Lakers Meeting

GettyCHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – FEBRUARY 19: Kevin Durant #7 of the Houston Rockets shoots the ball during the first half of the basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center on February 19, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images)

The Rockets are the fourth seed in the Western Conference with a 41-25 record in 66 games.

They have won six out of their last ten games (and are 23-8 at home).

Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years. 

He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar