In a tightly contested game, Luka Doncic scored 36 points, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a 100-92 victory over the Houston Rockets, marking their sixth straight win. The Lakers moved 1.5 games ahead of the Rockets in the Western Conference standings, with LeBron James contributing 18 points and setting up a crucial 3-pointer for Marcus Smart. Houston’s Jabari Smith Jr. led his team with 22 points, while the Rockets struggled with 24 turnovers. The two teams will face off again in Houston on Wednesday.
