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Los Angeles Lakers achieved their third consecutive victory in the Western Conference first-round playoff series by defeating the Houston Rockets 112-108 in overtime at the Toyota Center (Houston, Texas).
TL;DR
- The Lakers won their third consecutive game against the Rockets, 112-108 in overtime.
- LeBron James's three-pointer with 13.1 seconds left in regulation tied the game and led to overtime.
- James recorded 29 points, 13 rebounds, and six assists.
- Marcus Smart contributed 21 points and 10 assists, along with five steals.
- The Rockets, without Kevin Durant, were led by Alperen Sengun's 33 points.
- The Lakers lead the series 3-0, a deficit from which no NBA team has ever recovered in the first round.