The Los Angeles Lakers stretched their winning streak to seven games with a 124-116 victory over the Houston Rockets, but the story was much bigger than just the score line, Yankee Scores reports.
Doncic and James Lead the Charge
Luka Doncic dropped 40 points, adding 10 assists and nine rebounds, finishing just shy of a triple-double. LeBron James, meanwhile, was nearly flawless, shooting 13 of 14 from the floor to tie the best single-game shooting mark of his career. He also grabbed five rebounds, pushing his career tally to 12,002—making him only the 23rd player in NBA history to reach 12,000 boards.
James reflected on the milestone, saying: “It’s always about consistency and longevity. I’m grateful to still be contributing at this level.”
Key Moments in the Win
The Lakers held a narrow lead late in the fourth quarter before Doncic found James for an alley-oop dunk. Moments later, Kevin Durant turned the ball over, and Doncic buried a three-pointer to seal the game. Rui Hachimura also played a crucial role, hitting a pair of clutch shots down the stretch.
Alperen Sengun returned for Houston with 27 points and 10 assists, while Amen Thompson added 26 points and 11 rebounds. Durant struggled early, scoring just two points in the first half before finishing with 18.
Rockets Fight, Lakers Respond
The Rockets briefly led midway through the fourth after a nine-point run capped by a Durant three. However, James and Doncic responded immediately, sparking a decisive surge that carried the Lakers home.
What’s Next?
The Lakers, winners of 10 of their last 11, now head to Miami to face the Heat on Thursday night. The Rockets, meanwhile, will look to regroup when they host Atlanta on Friday.
With Doncic and James in this kind of form, the Lakers’ streak looks far from over.
