LeBron James scores 29 points and makes three-pointer with 13 seconds left as Los Angeles Lakers storm back late to go 3-0 against Houston Rockets LeBron James scored 29 points, including a tying three-pointer with 13 seconds left in regulation, as the Los Angeles Lakers took advantage of a Houston Rockets team missing Kevin Durant for a 112-108 win on Friday night. The victory moves them into a 3-0 lead in the Western Conference first-round series. The Lakers rallied from a six-point deficit with under 30 seconds remaining and can sweep the series Sunday night in Houston. Los Angeles opened overtime with a 6-2 run, highlighted by a three-pointer from Smart to grab a 107-103 lead. The Lakers held on to secure the win despite the Rockets’ late surge. Wembanyama, Gilgeous-Alexander and Jokic named NBA MVP finalists. Not got Sky? Get Sky Sports or stream with no contract. Choose the Sky Sports push notifications you want. “It’s tough to win on the road in the play-offs and even without KD [Kevin Durant] they’re a great basketball team,” coach JJ Redick said. “And that was a huge test for us, especially in that moment when we’re down six.”
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