The Los Angeles Lakers ended a five-game drought against the Houston Rockets, winning in a high-scoring affair, 132-123.
Both teams stuck to eight-man rotations because of key players being ruled out due to health and safety protocols, but the Rockets welcomed to the court Jalen Green and Kevin Porter Jr. after the two missed time due to injuries.
The game stayed close all the way until the final minute when the Lakers finally pulled away. LeBron James and Russell Westbrook developed a solid two-man game that led to James converting on a dunk and layup in back-to-back possessions.
Four Lakers scored at least 24 points. LeBron led with 32. Malik Monk, who got the start, dropped 25. Westbrook and Carmelo Anthony each scored 24.
Here is how the Lakers, now 17-18 on the season, graded individually from the win:
