""It was just a gutty win for us," James said. Gutty, gritty, growling, great, great win."
""Everything that we needed to do, even when it wasn't pretty, we just kind of found a way to do it," said coach JJ Redick. "And ... we're playing hard. I mean, that's what you have to do to put yourself in a position to win.""
The Lakers, despite being without their leading scorers and facing exhaustion, executed a remarkable comeback against the Rockets. With 30 seconds left, the Rockets led by six, but the Lakers believed in their ability to turn the game around. Key plays included a steal by Marcus Smart and a game-tying three-pointer by LeBron James. The Lakers secured a 112-108 victory, taking a three-games-to-none lead in the playoff series, showcasing their belief and determination.
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