No mercy in Houston. The Lakers buried the Rockets with a dominant second quarter and never let up, with LeBron James orchestrating a masterclass performance and Rui Hachimura providing the knockout blow from deep. Los Angeles advances. Oklahoma City is on deck.
Tag: Houston Rockets
Houston Staves Off Elimination Again, Knocks Lakers to a 3-2 Series
Jabari Smith Jr. and Tari Eason led a second-half surge as the Rockets outlasted Los Angeles 99-93 in Game 5, sending the first-round series back to Houston.
Houston Stops the Sweep and Stays Alive to Force a Game 5 on Wednesday
The Houston Rockets blow out Lakers 115-96 to force Game 5, powered by 24 LA turnovers and an Ayton ejection.
Lakers Survive OT Thriller in Houston, Take 3-0 Series Lead
On a night when everything was stacked against them, playing on the road, shorthanded, and watching a 15-point halftime lead nearly disappear, they still found a way. That is what good teams do
Lakers Hold Off Durant, Rockets to Take 2-0 Series Lead
LeBron James anchors a complete team effort as the Lakers take a 2-0 series lead over Houston
Kennard Delivers, LeBron Orchestrates: Lakers Take Game 1 Over Rockets, 107-98
Luke Kennard erupted for a playoff career-high 27 points, LeBron James ran the show with 13 assists, and Deandre Ayton delivered a double-double when the Lakers needed him most.
LeBron vs. KD, One More Time: Lakers Host Rockets in First-Round Showdown
The NBA playoffs are finally here. Los Angeles enters the postseason with home-court advantage and major injury questions. Houston arrives healthy, deep, and dangerous
Lakers Hold Off Rockets, Secure Tiebreaker in 124-116 Win
The Lakers overcame a third-quarter surge from the Rockets and closed strong in the fourth to secure a 124–116 win in Houston. Luka Dončić led the way with 40 points as Los Angeles extended its winning streak and claimed the season tiebreaker in a key Western Conference matchup.
Lakers Continue Playoff Push With Comeback Win Over Rockets
Behind a dominant second half and a 15–4 closing run, the Lakers rallied past the Rockets 100–92 in Houston. Luka Dončić scored 36 points as Los Angeles extended its winning streak and strengthened its position in the Western Conference standings.