Lakers Face Uphill Battle Against Rockets in First Round Showdown The Los Angeles Lakers will take to the court on Saturday night, but they'll do so without several key players due to injury. A string of setbacks has left the team's roster depleted, forcing coach to get creative with lineup combinations. Despite their struggles, the Lakers are still considered a formidable opponent, and a first-round matchup against the Houston Rockets promises to be an intense and closely contested series. Can the Lakers overcome their injury woes and find a way to advance past the Rockets, or will the Rockets' young talent prove too much to handle?
The injury-riddled Lakers will kick off their first round series against the Rockets on Saturday night in Los Angeles.
