3rd Quarter Report
The Rockets already have more points against the Lakers than they managed in total against the Nets on Saturday. The Rockets are way out in front with a 108-84 lead over the Lakers.
The Rockets came into the matchup with some extra motivation after the loss they were dealt the last time these two teams faced off. We’ll see if they’re able to flip the script or if it’ll just be more of the same.
Who’s Playing
Los Angeles Lakers @ Houston Rockets
Current Records: Los Angeles 24-23, Houston 21-24
How To Watch
- When: Monday, January 29, 2024 at 8 p.m. ET
- Where: Toyota Center — Houston, Texas
- TV: Space City Home Network
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Ticket Cost: $57.00
What to Know
The Rockets will be in front of their home fans on Monday, but a look at the spread shows they might need that home-court advantage. They will take on the Los Angeles Lakers at 8:00 p.m. ET on Monday.
Last Saturday, it was a hard-fought matchup, but Houston had to settle for a 106-104 defeat against Brooklyn. The close game was extra heartbreaking for the Rockets, who almost overcame a 28 point deficit.
Even though they lost, the Rockets were smashing the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive rebounds. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as the Nets only pulled down two offensive rebounds.
Meanwhile, the Lakers scored the most points they’ve had all season to find success on Saturday. Not to be outdone by Golden State, Los Angeles got past Golden State on a last-second free throw courtesy of LeBron James with but a second left in the sixth quarter. The oddsmakers set the bar high with a 246-point over/under, but they still managed to beat it.
It was another big night for James, who dropped a triple-double on 36 points, 20 rebounds, and 12 assists. Those 20 rebounds set a new season-high mark for him. The team also got some help courtesy of Anthony Davis, who dropped a double-double on 29 points and 13 rebounds.
Houston has been struggling recently, as they’ve lost six of their last eight matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 21-24 record this season. As for Los Angeles, their win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 24-23.
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