Lakers win in OT and take a 3-0 sequence lead over the Rockets – NBC Los Angeles

LeBron James scored 29 factors, together with a tying 3-pointer with 13 seconds left in regulation, Marcus Sensible had eight factors in extra time and the Los Angeles Lakers took benefit of a Houston Rockets staff lacking Kevin Durant for a 112-108 win Friday evening to take a 3-0 lead within the Western Convention first-round sequence.

The Lakers rallied from a six-point deficit with underneath 30 seconds remaining and might sweep the sequence Sunday evening in Houston.

Los Angeles opened extra time with a 6-2 run, highlighted by a 3-pointer from Sensible to take a 107-103 lead. Alperen Sengun made a basket for Houston earlier than Sensible made two free throws to push the result in 109-105 with 52 seconds left.

Sensible made two free throws with 35.5 seconds to go to make it 111-105. Reed Sheppard made a 3-pointer to get Houston inside three with lower than 30 seconds left in extra time however Sensible made 1 of two free throws to push the result in 112-108.

Sensible added 21 factors and 10 assists, and Rui Hachimura added 22 factors for the Lakers.

Even with Durant out for a second sport on this sequence — this time with a sprained ankle after lacking Sport 1 with a knee damage — the Rockets have been in place to shut out the sport after James had consecutive turnovers that Houston was a 101-95 lead.

Sengun led the Rockets with 33 factors and 16 rebounds. Amen Thompson added 26 factors and 11 rebounds.

The Lakers led by as many as 15 early, however have been down six within the fourth earlier than Sensible was fouled on a 3-point try with 25.4 seconds to go after a Houston turnover and made all three free throws to get the Lakers inside three.

James, who had 13 rebounds, then stole the ball from Sheppard and his 3-pointer tied it at 101-all with 13.1 seconds to go within the fourth.

The Rockets had an opportunity to take the lead after that, however Sengun’s 7-footer was off. James grabbed the rebound and referred to as a timeout. He grabbed the inbounds cross and had an opportunity to win it on the buzzer, however his 3-point try bounced off the rim to ship it to OT.