The Houston Rockets with Dwight Howard will travel out west to face the LA Lakers in an NBA pro basketball game scheduled for Wednesday night. <br /> <br />Tip off time from Staples Center in Los Angeles is scheduled for 10:30PM Eastern Time with national television coverage provided by ESPN TV. <br /> <br />Houston has won seven straight to improve to 36-17 following the 113-112 home victory on February 12th to the Washington Wizards as a -8 ½ point wagering favorite. The game total went over 204 ½ points. The Rockets jumped out to the 38-26 first quarter lead.
