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Los Angeles Lakers vs Houston Rockets Recap - Lakers Win 117-100

LeBron James scored 26 points for Los Angeles on Tuesday, leading the Lakers to a 117-100 victory over Houston at Toyota Center.

Los Angeles was the ATS victor, as they covered the -5.0-point spread as a favorite. Over-Under bettors who played UNDER the total of 224.5 were rewarded at the payout window.

Los Angeles got 19 points from Anthony Davis and another 14 points from Montrezl Harrell. LeBron James contributed 5 assists, while Kyle Kuzma cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.

The Rockets got a 18-point performance from Christian Wood, who was supported by 16 points from James Harden. James Harden had 6 assists in a losing cause for Houston, while DeMarcus Cousins grabbed 10 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed Los Angeles were victorious, as the score was 71-48 at the break.

Los Angeles had a 55-42 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

Next game, Los Angeles takes its act on the road to face Oklahoma City looking for another win. For Houston, they head on the road to face San Antonio.