James Harden, who helped the Lakers went 34-18 to the third quarter, led all scorers with 31 points. Kobe Bryant played with pain Achilles to distribute nine assists, seven in the first quarter, when the Lakers open a 36-32 lead. Julius Randle returned to the starting lineup of the Lakers with Larry Nance Jr. sidelined with a knee injury.
After a competitive first half, the Lakers lost to the Houston Rockets, 112-95, on Sunday night at Staples Center.
James Harden, who helped the Lakers went 34-18 to the third quarter, led all scorers with 31 points. All-Star guard is not needed in the room.
Kobe Bryant played with pain Achilles to distribute nine assists, seven in the first quarter, when the Lakers open a 36-32 lead. Veterans also scored five points, but lost the ball four times in 24 minutes.
Julius Randle returned to the starting lineup of the Lakers with Larry Nance Jr. sidelined with a knee injury. 26 minutes Randle scored a double-double with 12 points and 11 rebounds.
Former Lakers center Dwight Howard finished with 14 points and 15 rebounds. Rockets reserve center Clint Chapel also reached double figures in points (14) and rebounds (11).
Trevor Ariza scored 13, 12 and both Ty Lawson and Montrezl Harrell Marcus Thornton added 10 for Houston.
Rocket firing 48.4% from the field, 28.6% (6 of 21) from three-point and 75% (18 of 24) from the line. After the bubble the first quarter, shooting 73.7% on the field, the Lakers cooled to 45.1%, 37.5% (6 of 16) and 78.9% (15 of 19), respectively.
Lou Williams was the top scorer for the Lakers with 20 points. Jordan Clarkson added 16, D'Angelo 24:10 Anthony Russell Brown.
With the loss, the Lakers lost their third straight and the third for Houston this season.
The Lakers (9-34) is off until Wednesday, when they will host the Sacramento Kings (17-23). The Rockets (22-20) play again on Monday, visiting Clippers (26-14).
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James Harden scored 30 points in just 27 minutes to lead the Houston Rockets 112-95 win easily at night Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday at Staples Center.
While Harden is the biggest star of the game, the greater Houston prevail in the contest was finished interior. The Rockets finished with 70 points in the paint, the result of physical play big man to programming Los Angeles are not in sync defensively and can stay strong around the basket. Houston big man Dwight Howard and Clint Chapel, combined for 28 points and 26 rebounds, although the two players sitting for much of the second half.
Los Angeles had a good start in the game, led by Kobe Bryant. The 37-year player scored five points and seven of his nine assists in the first quarter as the Lakers shot for a 36-32 advantage.
Since then, however, they are cooled from the field and leave the maul Houston in painting. The game was out of hand at the midpoint of the third quarter.
Rockets moved to 22-20 on the season, and will stay in town for a night of competition against the Clippers on Monday. The Lakers are now 9-34, did not return to action until Wednesday night, when they host the Sacramento Kings.
James Harden, who helped the Lakers went 34-18 to the third quarter, led all scorers with 31 points. All-Star guard is not needed in the room.
Kobe Bryant played with pain Achilles to distribute nine assists, seven in the first quarter, when the Lakers open a 36-32 lead. Veterans also scored five points, but lost the ball four times in 24 minutes.
Julius Randle returned to the starting lineup of the Lakers with Larry Nance Jr. sidelined with a knee injury. 26 minutes Randle scored a double-double with 12 points and 11 rebounds.
Former Lakers center Dwight Howard finished with 14 points and 15 rebounds. Rockets reserve center Clint Chapel also reached double figures in points (14) and rebounds (11).
Trevor Ariza scored 13, 12 and both Ty Lawson and Montrezl Harrell Marcus Thornton added 10 for Houston.
Rocket firing 48.4% from the field, 28.6% (6 of 21) from three-point and 75% (18 of 24) from the line. After the bubble the first quarter, shooting 73.7% on the field, the Lakers cooled to 45.1%, 37.5% (6 of 16) and 78.9% (15 of 19), respectively.
Lou Williams was the top scorer for the Lakers with 20 points. Jordan Clarkson added 16, D'Angelo 24:10 Anthony Russell Brown.
With the loss, the Lakers lost their third straight and the third for Houston this season.
The Lakers (9-34) is off until Wednesday, when they will host the Sacramento Kings (17-23). The Rockets (22-20) play again on Monday, visiting Clippers (26-14).
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While Harden is the biggest star of the game, the greater Houston prevail in the contest was finished interior. The Rockets finished with 70 points in the paint, the result of physical play big man to programming Los Angeles are not in sync defensively and can stay strong around the basket. Houston big man Dwight Howard and Clint Chapel, combined for 28 points and 26 rebounds, although the two players sitting for much of the second half.
Los Angeles had a good start in the game, led by Kobe Bryant. The 37-year player scored five points and seven of his nine assists in the first quarter as the Lakers shot for a 36-32 advantage.
Since then, however, they are cooled from the field and leave the maul Houston in painting. The game was out of hand at the midpoint of the third quarter.
Rockets moved to 22-20 on the season, and will stay in town for a night of competition against the Clippers on Monday. The Lakers are now 9-34, did not return to action until Wednesday night, when they host the Sacramento Kings.
