The Houston Rockets are down to their last two games of the regular season. Before flying to Sacramento to take on the Kings on Wednesday, Houston has a meeting the Lakers tonight.
Outside of Houston’s 118-95 blowout win against Los Angeles on Dec. 3, the Lakers have played very well against Houston this season. On Dec. 20, the Lakers defeated the Rockets on their home floor behind a 38-point night from Kyle Kuzma.
Then, on Dec. 31, the Rockets squeezed out a 148-142 win against L.A. in double overtime. It took 40 points and 11 assists from James Harden and 28 points and 10 assists from Chris Paul to shut the door on the Lakers.