The Lakers secured a gritty victory against the Rockets, showcasing their resilience ahead of the playoffs. While the team's star players faltered offensively, role players stepped up and contributed significantly. The game featured a strong defensive effort, particularly against Houston's offense. Individual performances were mixed; LeBron James had some turnovers but made crucial plays late. This win highlighted the Lakers' capacity to prevail in challenging circumstances, reinforcing their playoff readiness and the importance of depth on the roster.
If Saturday's win over the Grizzlies was the beauty, Monday's win over the Rockets was the beast.
The Lakers Big Three struggled and it was the role players who had to step up in a big way.
Monday's performance was reassuring that this team can win ugly when it absolutely has to.
Not only was LeBron pretty stinky offensively in this, he also looked like he hadn't dribbled a basketball at times.
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