Well, we asked for an early night for the Rockets starters and we got one, as Houston rolled over the shorthanded Lakers 134 - 95 at the Toyota Center for their fourth straight victory and largest point total of the season.
The Rockets were led by Eric Gordon’s 26 points, and he also set a new career high by draining 8 triples. Gordon played just 24 minutes and got some much-needed rest for that sprained ankle. Houston also got 25 points, 6 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 steals from James Harden. The Beard sat the entire fourth quarter and should be well rested for Friday’s matchup with Russell Westbrook and the Thunder.