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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 5, 2026: Los Angeles Lakers forward Maxi Kleber (14) stays back on defense during a free throw against the Philadelphia 76ers at Crypto.com Arena on February 5, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.(Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
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.
Los Angeles 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)