Los Angeles Lakers at Houston Rockets

LeBron James' 28 Points, Three-Point Barrage Rout Rockets

LA beat Houston 98-78 on the road, shooting 43% from three compared to Houston's 18%. LeBron James led the way with 28 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists, and Rui Hachimura added 21 points on 5-of-7 shooting from deep. The Lakers out-rebounded Houston 54-45 and scored 19 fast-break points to the Rockets' 8. Amen Thompson led Houston with 18 points, but it wasn't enough.

Final score: Los Angeles Lakers 98, Houston Rockets 78. Primary win factor: 3PT Shooting.