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.
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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 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.