The Los Angeles Lakers saw their modest two-game winning streak snapped when the Houston Rockets visited Staples Center, losing 121-111.
There was a lot of intrigue heading into the matchup as the Rockets had recently committed to playing their small-ball lineup full time, a perceived disadvantage against a Lakers team who boasts one of the biggest teams in the league.
However, Houston was the one who dictated the game for most of the night as they were able to stretch Los Angeles’ defense thin with their outside shooting which in turn opened up several driving lanes for James Harden and Russell Westbrook.