Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green (4) reacts after making a 3-pointer during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers in Houston.
NBA: Green, VanVleet Over Power LeBron In Rockets Victory
Jalen Green scored 33 points and Fred VanVleet grabbed a key steal late to allow the Houston Rockets to hold on for a 119-115 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night. Amen Thompson added 23 points and a career-high 16 rebounds in his return after a two-game suspension to help Houston eke out the victory after leading by as many as 22. A basket by LeBron James got the Lakers within 117-115 with eight seconds to go. Alperen Sengun missed 1 of 2 free throws after that to give Los Angeles a chance to tie it. But VanVleet stole the inbounds pass intended for James. VanVleet made 1 of 2 free throws to secure the victory.
Basketball: Houston Rockets vs Los Angeles Lakers
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Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet (5) shoots against Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (28) and forward Dorian Finney-Smith (17) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Houston.
NBA Basketball: Los Angeles Lakers vs Houston Rockets
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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) reacts after a foul call during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets in Houston.
NBA Basketball: Houston Rockets vs Los Angeles Lakers
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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) reacts after a foul call during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets in Houston.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Houston Rockets
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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) defends against Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet (5) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Houston.
Houston Rockets vs Los Angeles Lakers
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Houston Rockets forward Amen Thompson (1) shoots against Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Houston.
NBA Basketball Game: Los Angeles Lakers vs Houston Rockets
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Houston Rockets forward Amen Thompson (1) dunks during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers in Houston.
NBA Basketball Game: Houston Rockets vs Los Angeles Lakers
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Houston Rockets forward Cam Whitmore (7) shoots during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers in Houston.
Lakers Rockets Basketball
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Houston Rockets forward Amen Thompson (1) shoots against Los Angeles Lakers forward Dorian Finney-Smith (17) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Houston.
Rockets Lakers Basketball
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Los Angeles Lakers forward Dorian Finney-Smith (17) and forward LeBron James, right, defend against Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green (4) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Houston.
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