The Los Angeles Lakers recorded their sixth consecutive win by defeating the Houston Rockets 100-92 at Toyota Center on Monday. The Lakers finished third in the Western Conference, surpassing the Rockets.
Luka Doncic once again led the attack with a game-high 36 points on 14 of 27 shooting, while adding six rebounds, four assists and two steals. The Purple and Gold improved to 43-25.
During a postgame interview with NBC, Doncic praised his response and his defensive effort in the final period, holding the Rockets under 100 points and handing them only their ninth loss at home.
"It was great. I thought we shared the ball well, especially in the last quarter," said the NBA's leading scorer.
"To hold them (the Rockets) to 92 points is awesome. We did a great job defensively."
Houston is averaging 114.1 points per game.
Doncic, 27, also acknowledged the physicality of the game, which he said has been a clear theme amid his winning streak.
“We could have done a lot better, but what matters is that we won, we have to keep it going,” Doncic said.
“The last few games have been very physical, very playoff-like.”
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The Lakers have been on a tough schedule, surviving the Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves and New York Knicks. They will face the Rockets again on Wednesday.
LeBron James had 18 points, five rebounds, five assists and two steals against Houston, while also had a spectacular dunk on Jabari Smith Jr.
Austin Reeves had 15 points, three rebounds, five assists and four steals.
