Some roster changes were made for the Lakers, Kaman started in place of Sean Williams which worked very well early in the game also Nick Young started in place of Xavier Henry. Henry was quiet for only 3 points, Young had 11 but didn't have as much court time because of Jodie Meeks' incredible shooting performance.
At one stage the Lakers held a 19 point lead and were up by 14 at the half. However the Rockets, led by James Harden came storming back and had a 6 point lead with around 2 minutes remaining. The Lakers went Hack-A-Howard in which he was 5-12 from the line.
Jodie Meeks had a great game going 5 from 7 from deep and was the high man for the Lakers with 18 points. Wesley Johnson has really found his groove and has showed his talent this season he had another great game today with 16 points, 2 blocks, 4 rebounds including three threes!
The Lakers bench had 54 points again today! Jordan Farmar another solid all around game 11 points 7 assists and 4 rebounds. The Laker bench is averaging an NBA-high 57.8 PPG, (current league avg = 32.9). Bench accounting for 57.5% of team's points!
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| Dwight's face LOL |
Pau Gasol was underwhelming with only 2 points and 12 rebounds
For the Rockets James Harden was outstanding and got them back into the game. He finished with 35 points 9 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals
Dwight Howard had 15 points and 14 rebounds and you can bet Laker fans are happy beating him!
Houston had 52 attempts at the line compared to Lakers just 15
It was Steve Blake's three that was the story of the night. 1.3 seconds remaining and he made the shot over Dwight Howard!
Lakers are now 3-3 and have to be happy with their first win on the road and all of this without Kobe and will play in New Orleans tomorrow night.
Rockets now 4-2
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