The Houston Rockets took on the Los Angeles Lakers in game 78 of the 2022-23 season. The Rockets have long known that they would be watching the playoffs from their couches for the third straight season, but tonight, they had a chance to play spoiler as the Lakers looked to solidify their playoff position.
The Lakers came into the night only a half-game behind the Pelicans and a game behind the Clippers for the sixth spot. So the Rockets, who haven't been in too many pressure-packed games, had a chance to affect the playoff race in a way they haven't done in years.