Lakers’ Second-Half Comeback Falls Short Against Rockets
The Lakers fought hard but couldn’t overcome a slow start, losing 119-115 to the Rockets in a thrilling game on Sunday night.
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Los Angeles: The Lakers faced off against the Rockets, a team that had their number last season. It was a chance for redemption, and boy, did they put up a fight!
They struggled in the first half, falling behind by as much as 22 points. But in the second half, they turned things around and played some of their best basketball this season.
Anthony Davis and LeBron James led the charge, bringing the Lakers back into the game. With just 7.2 seconds left, they had a shot to tie it up. Exciting, right?
James made a quick layup and grabbed a missed free throw, but then things got a bit messy. Max Christie couldn’t get the ball in, and his pass was picked off, sealing the game for the Rockets.
Davis was a standout with 30 points and 13 rebounds, while James and Austin Reaves added 21 each. Jalen Green from the Rockets was on fire, scoring 33 points to lead his team.
The Lakers’ coach, JJ Redick, has high expectations, and he’s not afraid to make changes if things aren’t going well. He pulled players quickly when he saw mistakes, showing he means business.
Next up, the Lakers will face the Mavericks on Tuesday. Let’s see if they can bounce back!