Lakers defeat Rockets 112-108 in Game 3, player performances graded
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Updated · Silver Screen and Roll · Apr 25
Lakers defeat Rockets 112-108 in Game 3, player performances graded
14 articles · Updated · Silver Screen and Roll · Apr 25
LeBron James scored 29 points with 13 rebounds and 6 assists, while Marcus Smart added 21 points and 10 assists as the Lakers took a 3-0 lead over Houston.
Austin Reaves is nearing a return from injury, and the Lakers reported no new injuries after Game 3. The win came despite Doncic and Reaves remaining inactive.
Elsewhere in the Western Conference, Denver trails Minnesota 2-1 with Aaron Gordon sidelined, and San Antonio and Portland are tied 1-1. The Lakers are now poised to sweep the Rockets.
Can Marcus Smart's playoff resurgence finally elevate the Lakers' title hopes?
With a 3-0 lead, are the Lakers now the West's dark horse contender?
Will Kevin Durant's injury prevent a true LeBron James playoff showdown?
How have the Lakers thrived offensively without stars Doncic and Reaves?
Is Ime Udoka's coaching the real reason for Houston's late-game collapses?