The Houston Rockets began their 3-game homestand with a strong performance, defeating the Los Angeles Lakers 135-119. The Lakers, now with a 24-24 record, saw the return of stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis but still faced a significant deficit, trailing by 30 points during the third quarter. Despite a late push in the fourth quarter to cut the lead to 16 points, the Lakers couldn't overcome the Rockets' lead. LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and D'Angelo Russell each scored 23 points for the Lakers. Rockets' Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun made history as the first duo aged 21 or younger to each post 30+ points, 10+ rebounds, and 5+ assists in the same game. The Lakers are set to play the second night of a back-to-back tomorrow in Atlanta.
Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun both had 30+ points, 10+ rebounds and 5+ assists for the @HoustonRockets tonight. They are both 21 years old. It's the first time in NBA history 2 teammates 21 or younger have each had such a game in the same season (let alone in the same game). https://t.co/TtD6vAsBMG
Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun become the first duo in NBA history to each have 30+ points and 10+ rebounds in the same game, both at the age 21 or younger! Green: 34 PTS, 12 REB, 7 AST, W Sengun: 31 PTS, 12 REB, 7 AST, W https://t.co/1YLYPvWi4l
Rockets 135, Lakers 119: Houston dominates L.A. to begin homestand https://t.co/frtJap1h8m
Sengun and Jalen Green combine for 64 points as the Rockets beat the Lakers. 🔥 https://t.co/ENjuiZ4jnn https://t.co/Hv1ZSuVSAs
The Rockets destroy the Lakers 😳 ✅ HOU +1.5 ✅ O 235.5 https://t.co/lrHOm7w6mm
Jalen Green & Alperen Sengun vs. the Lakers tonight: ▪️ 65 points ▪️ 24 rebounds ▪️ 14 assists 😳😳😳 https://t.co/G4N5f7QRgN
The Rockets defeat the Lakers 135-119. #Rockets #Sarge #RocketsWire
The Lakers cut a once 30-point deficit down to 10 in the 4th Q but lose in Houston, 135-119, to fall back to .500 at 24-24. LeBron 23p 10a 6r; AD 23p 7r 2s; D-Lo 23p 5a; Rui 16p 5r. LAL plays the 2nd night of a b2b tomorrow in Atlanta.
Jalen Green tonight: 34 PTS - 12 REB - 7 AST - 52% FG Alperen Sengun tonight: 31 PTS - 12 REB - 7 AST - 58% FG https://t.co/yGyRAYIfWd
Final: Rockets 135, Lakers 119 LA drops to 24-24 and 1-1 on their six-game Grammy road trip. They made things interesting in the fourth but never got closer than within 10 points. Anthony Davis, LeBron James and D'Angelo Russell each had 23 points. Up next: at Atlanta tomorrow.
LeBron played through the 2:13 mark of the 4th, and LAL outscored HOU 27-18, but couldn't get close enough to cause a real scare as HOU led by as many as 30. He sits with 23P, 10A and 6R in 37 minutes. Davis didn't return in the 4th, and finishes with 29 minutes.
LA has outscored Houston 19-11 to start the fourth to make this a 16-point game, 119-103, with 6:24 left. LA is sticking with LeBron, DLo and Austin but no AD coming out of the timeout.
Third quarter: Rockets 108, Lakers 84 Houston outscored 30-24 in the third and led by as many as 30 points. AD has 23 points and 7 rebounds. DLo has 23 points and 4 assists. LeBron has 15 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. No other Laker is in double figures.
LAL's starters were -9 in the first half, and start the 3rd Q -12 with the Rockets on a 16-4 run into a time out at the 7:34 mark. That's a -21 for the group with Houston leading 94-64. Russell and Davis have 18 points apiece on the other end.
The Lakers call timeout as Houston extends their lead to 30 points, 94-64, with 7:34 left in the third quarter. Given how the Lakers have played tonight and tomorrow being a back-to-back, it's getting to close to the point in which LA should consider resting their starters.
The Lakers trail by 30, 94-64, here in Houston midway through the 3rd Q.
Anthony Davis and LeBron James will play in tonight’s game at Houston, per the Lakers. #Lakeshow @SportingTrib
Tonight’s starting lineups for the #Lakers vs. #Rockets: @SportingTrib https://t.co/J8WPPXR2Cl
Tonight’s starting lineups for the #Lakers vs. #Rockets: https://t.co/LHlrFa3jgl
Anthony Davis and LeBron James will play in tonight’s game at Houston, per the Lakers. #Lakeshow
Anthony Davis and LeBron James will play in tonight’s game at Houston. #Lakeshow
LeBron and AD are both officially available to play in Houston.
LeBron James and Anthony Davis are both available tonight vs. Houston, per the Lakers.
Houston Rockets Vs Los Angeles Lakers Game Preview https://t.co/xwF4KikC45 via @DreamShakeSBN
Rockets vs. Lakers: Five things to watch as Houston begins a 3-game homestand https://t.co/V6XVwjDF2o
Lakers provide status updates on LeBron James and Anthony Davis ahead of Monday matchup vs. Rockets: https://t.co/NOsj843T9l
Lakers’ injury report vs. Houston tomorrow: https://t.co/AxJuMunscq