Lakers take 2-0 lead into game 3 against the Rockets
Los Angeles Lakers (53-29, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. Houston Rockets (52-30, fifth in the Western Conference) Houston; Friday, 8 p. m.
EDT LINE: Rockets -9. 5; over/under is 205. 5 WESTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Lakers lead series 2-0 BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Lakers visit the Houston Rockets in the Western Conference first round with a 2-0 lead in the series.
The Lakers won the last matchup 101-94 on Wednesday, led by 28 points from LeBron James. Kevin Durant led the Rockets with 23. The Rockets have gone 29-23 against Western Conference opponents.
Houston is 23-8 when it has fewer turnovers than its opponents and averages 14. 4 turnovers per game. The Lakers are 33-19 against Western Conference opponents.
Los Angeles is 8-3 in games decided by 3 points or fewer. The Rockets are shooting 47. 9% from the field this season, 0.