Luka Doncic scores 40 points as Lakers defeat Rockets in NBA
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Luka Doncic scores 40 points as Lakers defeat Rockets in NBA
"Luka Doncic had 40 points and LeBron James added 30 as the Los Angeles Lakers extended their winning streak to seven games with a 124-116 away win over the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night. It's the 10th win in 11 games for the Lakers, who also beat Houston 100-92 on Monday night."
"James was 13 of 14 from the floor tying the best single-game shooting effort of his career and had five rebounds to give him 12,002, making him the 23rd player in NBA history to reach 12,000 rebounds. James also shot 13 of 14 for Miami against Charlotte on February 4, 2013."
"Doncic had 10 assists and nine rebounds to finish one rebound shy of a triple-double. The Lakers led by four with about 90 seconds remaining when Doncic found James for an alley-oop dunk. Kevin Durant had a turnover on the other end and Doncic made a 3-pointer to push the lead to 120-111 with less than a minute left."
The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Houston Rockets 124-116 in an away game, securing their seventh consecutive win and tenth victory in eleven games. Luka Doncic led the Lakers with 40 points, his 11th such game this season, while also recording 10 assists and 9 rebounds. LeBron James contributed 30 points on an exceptional 13-of-14 shooting performance, tying his career-best single-game shooting efficiency, and reached 12,002 career rebounds, becoming the 23rd player in NBA history to achieve this milestone. The Lakers built a decisive lead late in the game with consecutive three-pointers from Rui Hachimura and Doncic. For Houston, Alperen Sengun returned from injury with 27 points and 10 assists, while Amen Thompson added 26 points and 11 rebounds in a losing effort.
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