THE Houston Rockets held on to defeat the Los Angeles Lakers 119-115 Sunday, and made positive to troll the Lakers on their manner out.
Houston led by 22 factors, however Los Angeles battled again and had an opportunity to tie with seven seconds remaining. Rocket guard Fred VanVleetthen he took away the Lakers guard Max Christie‘s inbound move, avoiding a livid comeback to safe a victory.
Los Angeles scored 40 factors within the third quarter to get inside putting distance. However the Rockets stayed forward to win back-to-back video games towards the Lakers for the primary time for the reason that 2019-20 season, in keeping with ESPN Analysis.
The victory got here with a post-match troll. The Rockets referenced Los Angeles rapper Kendrick Lamar’s monitor “television off” from his latest album “GNX” of their social media caption. Within the music, Lamar raps, “Hey, flip off his TV.”
Inexperienced Jalen led the Rockets with 33 factors, his sixth 30-point recreation this season, andAmen Thompsonhad 23 factors and 16 rebounds. Anthony Davis led the Lakers with 30 factors, 13 rebounds and 5 blocked pictures. LeBron James had 21 factors, 13 rebounds and 9 assists.
The groups will meet once more on March 31 in Los Angeles.br/]
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