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Matchup Preview *|* November 8, 2023
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Los Angeles Lakers (6-1, 3-1 Away)		Houston Rockets (3-3, 3-1 Home)
Projected Starters D'Angelo Russell Point Guard Fred VanVleet Austin Reaves Shooting Guard Jalen Green Taurean Prince Small Forward Dillon Brooks LeBron James Power Forward Jabar Smith Jr. Christian Wood Center Alperen Sengun Injury Report Jarred Vanderbilt Bruised Left Heel Victor Oladipo Left Patellar Tendon Repair Jalen Hood-Schifino Right Patella Contusion Amen Thompson Right Ankle Sprain Gabe Vincent Sore Left Knee Anthony Davis Hip Spasms Game Notes The two teams have met 233 times overall, with the Lakers holding a 146-87 series advantage … The Lakers lead the series 124-81, since the Rockets moved to Houston … In Houston, the Lakers are 17-18 all-time at Toyota Center … At Crypto.com Arena, the Lakers are 25-19 all-time against the Rockets … The Lakers suffered a 39-point loss (100-139) in the final matchup of 2016-17, matching the team’s largest margin to Houston in series history … In the NBA Playoffs, The Lakers are 6-3 in nine meetings with the Rockets, most recently defeating the Houston 4-1 in the 2020 Western Conference Semifinals.

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Lakers escape with another close win on the road against Houston
Lakers having tough time closing out opponents lately

Recap of Lakers/Rockets game played on November 8, 2023

1st Quarter
The Rockets hosting the Lakers for the first time this season, started out on a high note thanks to Jalen Green who scored 10 of the Rockets first 13 points to open the game. Back-to-back layups by Alperen Sengun gave the Rockets a nine-point lead, 23-14. The Lakers were able to knock the Rockets lead down to five points by the end of the quarter, 26-21.

2nd Quarter
The Lakers continued to chase the Rockets in the second quarter before finally capturing the lead when LeBron James hit two free throws. The Rockets would reclaim the lead over the next minute, but the Lakers used a 9-2 run to end the first half leading 61-57.

3rd Quarter
The Lakers led througout the third quarter, including at one point leading by their biggest margin of the game, nine points, 72-63 on Austin Riers three-point basket. The Rockets mounted a comeback and outscored the Lakers 13-5 to pull to within one point, 77-76. The Lakers were up 83-80 until Reggie Bullock scored on a layup just before the quarter ended. The Lakers headed into the fourth quarter with a one-point lead 83-82.

4th Quarter
In the fourth quarter, the Lakers would extend their lead to four-points, 86-82 and 90-86, but the Rockets would go on a quick 6-0 run and reclaim the lead 92-90. LeBron James scored the next six points, giving the Lakers back the lead, 96-92 in the process. Alperen Sengun scored consecutive layups on the Rockets next two possessions as the Rocktes took the lead, 100-99 with under two minutes to go. After Christian Wood scored, giving the Lakers a 101-100 lead the Rockets counted on Alperen Sengun down on post and he came through, scoring and giving the Rockets an 102-101 lead. LeBron James attacked the basket and was fouled by Jabari Smith Jr. sending James to the free throw line, down by one with 1.1 seconds left in the game. LeBron James knocked down both free throws and a desperation attempt by Dillon Brooks from near half court fell short and the Lakers held on for a 103-102 win, their fourth win on the road this year and third straight.

Los Angeles Lakers (7-1) at Houston Rockets (3-4)
Nov 8, 2023 1 2 3 4 Final Los Angeles Lakers 21 40 22 20 103 Houston Rockets 26 31 25 20 102 Top Performers Los Angeles Lakers LeBron James - 49 pts, 10 rebs, 8 asts D'Angelo Russell - 13 pts, 3 rebs, 6 asts, 1 stl Houston Rockets Alperen Sengun - 26 pts, 15 rebs, 2 asts, 2 stls, 2 blks Jalen Green - 25 pts, 4 rebs, 6 asts, 2 stls	Team Stats Comparison LAL HOU FG Made-Att 37-78 45-92 3PT Made-Att 12-22 6-20 FT Made-Att 17-21 6-9 Rebounds 49 41 Assists 26 30 Turnovers 15 6 Steals 3 13 Blocks 4 5
Los Angeles Lakers STARTERS MIN FGM-A 3PM-A FTM-A REB AST STL BLK TO PTS D'Angelo Russell 33 4-10 0-1 5-6 3 6 1 0 1 13 Austin Reaves 32 4-5 3-4 0-0 1 4 0 0 7 11 Taurean Prince 31 1-1 1-1 0-2 4 2 0 0 1 3 LeBron James 34 19-30 4-7 7-7 10 8 0 0 2 49 Christian Wood 29 2-10 0-2 0-0 11 2 1 2 1 4 BENCH MIN FGM-A 3PM-A FTM-A REB AST STL BLK TO PTS Max Christie 21 3-4 2-2 0-0 1 0 0 0 0 8 Rui Hachimura 21 2-9 1-2 2-2 9 1 0 1 1 7 Cam Reddish 21 2-6 1-3 2-2 2 1 0 0 0 7 Colin Castleton 9 0-1 0-0 0-0 6 1 0 1 0 0 D'Moi Hodge 6 0-0 0-0 1-2 0 0 0 0 2 1 Maxwell Lewis 3 0-2 0-0 0-0 2 1 1 0 0 0 Totals 240 37-78 12-22 17-21 49 26 3 4 15 103
Houston Rockets STARTERS MIN FGM-A 3PM-A FTM-A REB AST STL BLK TO PTS Fred VanVleet 34 6-15 0-5 0-0 3 11 3 0 1 12 Jalen Green 40 9-25 2-6 5-6 4 6 2 0 1 25 Dillon Brooks 28 2-3 1-1 0-0 4 1 0 0 0 5 Jabari Smith Jr. 33 5-7 1-1 0-0 4 3 5 2 2 11 Alperen Sengun 38 13-25 0-2 0-1 15 2 2 2 1 26 BENCH MIN FGM-A 3PM-A FTM-A REB AST STL BLK TO PTS Jae'Sean Tate 22 1-2 0-0 1-2 3 3 0 0 1 3 Aaron Holiday 17 0-3 0-3 0-0 1 3 0 0 0 0 Tari Eason 15 3-4 1-1 0-0 6 0 1 0 0 7 Jock Landale 10 4-6 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 1 0 8 Reggie Bullock 3 2-2 1-1 0-0 1 1 0 0 0 5 Totals 240 45-92 6-20 6-9 41 30 13 5 6 102

LeBron James knocking down a three-pointer in the 1st quarter


Austin Reaves knocking down the outside shot


Russell with the aggressive drive early in the game

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Washington Wizards 115, Charlotte Hornets 91
Indiana Pacers 127, Utah Jazz 95
Philadelphia 76ers 132, Boston Celtics 130
Brooklyn Nets 116, LA Clippers 115
New York Knicks 116, San Antonio Spurs 97
Phoenix Suns 120, Chicago Bulls 110
Miami Heat 101, Memphis Grizzlies 100
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Toronto Raptors 112, Dallas Mavericks 104
Denver Nuggets 101, Cleveland Cavaliers 99
Sacramento Kings 120, Portland Trail Blazers 114

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
Indiana Pacers 100, Milwaukee Bucks 96
Atlanta Hawks 109, Orlando Magic 107