Lakers vs Rockets: On Monday, the Lakers defeated the Rockets 104-98, with Gabe Vincent and Dorian Finney-Smith each hitting six 3-pointers.
Key Highlights from the Lakers vs Rockets Game
- Luka Doncic led the Lakers with 20 points and nine assists.
- LeBron James contributed 16 points and eight rebounds.
- Dorian Finney-Smith and Gabe Vincent each scored 20 points, setting a season-high for Finney-Smith.
- Amen Thompson led Houston with 20 points, while Dillon Brooks added 16 points.
How the Game Unfolded
The Lakers Game plan relied heavily on perimeter shooting, with Doncic and James facilitating for open looks beyond the arc. Both teams fought hard, with neither leading by more than eight points all night.
As the game neared its end, the Rockets had a chance to tie, but Brooks missed a free throw, and the Lakers smartly used a timeout to avoid a jump ball.Then, with two free throws and a pivotal block on Alperen Sengun, LeBron James completed the win.
Takeaways from the Game
Lakers: They managed a crucial victory to maintain their fourth-place standing in the Western Conference, despite exhaustion after a demanding schedule.
Houston Rockets: Jalen Green only scored nine points, and their offense faltered despite their defense being solid.
key Stat:
Finney-Smith scored 20 points and made six 3-pointers in his greatest game as a Laker.
The Rockets want to recover from just their second loss in 14 games, while the Lakers will want to maintain this momentum into their upcoming match.
Source: ESPN