We like the fact that LA is coming off two losses. We believe that the break will keep them hungry and pissed off to get back in the win column and we've already seen LA be able to hang with Houston, as they lost just 138-134 in their last meetings in Houston. The Lakers are 2 games out of the playoffs and need to win their home games. LeBron James said he needs to turn it up earlier this year and get this team clicking.

The Rockets meanwhile, are coming off a 121-111 loss to the Timberwolves and that means they've lost two of their last three games overall. Houston is still a one-man team and if Harden is off just a bit, then the Rockets simply don't have the horses behind him to make up the difference.