Lakers beat Rockets in Game 2 with a new Big Three
LeBron James, Luke Kennard and Marcus Smart combined for 76 points, 16 rebounds and 16 assists to lead the Lakers to a 2-0 series lead.
Lakers forward LeBron James elevates for a double-pumping reverse dunk during the third quarter of Game 2 on Tuesday night. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times) Do the Lakers have a new Big Three? LeBron James , Marcus Smart and Luke Kennard are putting in their bid to make it so.
They combined for 76 points, 16 rebounds and 16 assists to lead the Lakers to a 101-94 win over the Houston Rockets in Game 2 of the Western Conference playoffs. James had another near triple-double with 28 points, eight rebounds and seven assists to help the Lakers take a commanding 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series. His two-handed dunk with 55.
3 seconds left made sure the Lakers didn’t blow a 15-point lead they built in the first half. Smart had 25 points, seven assists and two rebounds while his defense was outstanding once again. Kennard had 23 points, six rebounds and two assists.
His two free throws with 14. 3 seconds left capped the scoring. Lakers guard Marcus Smart, sprawled on the court, steals the ball from Rockets forward Kevin Durant during the first quarter of Game 2.