Luka Doncic (40 points) and LeBron James (30) lead Lakers to win over Rockets

LeBron James goes up for a dunk against the Houston Rockets in the first half. (David J. Phillip / Associated Press) The combination of Luka Doncic and LeBron James was overpowering and enthralling for all to see during the Lakers’ dynamic 124-116 win over the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on Wednesday.

Doncic was a rebound shy of a triple-double with 40 points, 10 assists and nine rebounds. James was a force with 30 points, missing just one of his 14 shots and adding five rebounds and two assists. They were the main reasons why the Lakers extended their winning streak to seven straight games and helped them take the three-game series over the Rockets, 2-1, winning both games here, one on Monday night.

The beauty of the night was when Doncic threw a no-look lob pass to James for a dunk and then when Doncic drilled a three-pointer with 58. 4 seconds left for a 120-111 Lakers lead. Doncic yelled at the crowd and ran down court shaking his head.

When the Rockets called a time out, the Lakers bench all ran over to Doncic, hugging him, slapping him and James nudging him for a job very well done. The Lakers now have a 1-½ game lead over Minnesota for the third seed in the Western Conference . James was fouled by Jabari Smith Jr.