The Houston Rockets play host to the Los Angeles Lakers at Toyota Center on Saturday evening.

This marks the third and final game of a home stand for the Rockets (25-19), where they have gone 1-1 so far, with a win over the Grizzlies, followed by a loss to the Nets in their most recent contest. Despite 58 points, 10 rebounds and six assists from James Harden, the Rockets fell in overtime to the Nets, for a heart-breaking home loss. Nonetheless, their impressive streak is still in tact, as they have won six of their last 10 games, mostly thanks to incredible play from the league's reigning MVP. Harden is averaging 43.6 points, 9.3 assists, 8.8 rebounds, 1.9 steals and 1.1 blocks per game over his last 10 games, as he is doing everything to keep his team afloat while missing Chris Paul, who remains sidelined. Things will get tougher for the Rockets going forward, as Clint Capela (thumb) has been ruled out for 4-6 weeks. On a positive note, Eric Gordon (knee) returned to action in the Rockets' most recent contest, and made an immediate impact with 20 points in 21 minutes of action.

Meanwhile, the Lakers (25-21) remain without LeBron James (groin) and Rajon Rondo (hand), but have managed to stay in the clear so far, as they are 5-5 in their last 10 games, and have won their last two in a row. Kyle Kuzma is a major key in the Lakers' success without LeBron, as he is their next-best offensive option. Kuzma led the team with 32 points in their most recent win, and is averaging 19.0 points on 47 percent shooting this season. Brandon Ingram averages 16.2 points on 46 percent shooting, while Lonzo Ball is averaging 9.9 points, 5.4 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 1.5 steals per game. The Lakers have won two of their last three road games, and are 10-12 on the road this season.