LOS ANGELES (AP) β LeBron James didn't get overly excited last week when his Los Angeles Lakers rolled to a shocking 3-0 series lead over the Houston Rockets despite playing without their top two scorers. James also isn't ready to panic after his Lakers lost their second straight potential series clincher to the Rockets on Wednesday night, 112-104.
"I've been in this league long enough to know that the job isn't done until it's done," James said after the game. "We have another opportunity on Friday, and we'll be ready." The Lakers still lead the best-of-seven series 3-2, with Game 6 scheduled for Friday in Houston.
The Rockets were led by Jalen Green, who scored 33 points, and Alperen Sengun, who added 22 points and 10 rebounds. For the Lakers, Anthony Davis scored 28 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, while James contributed 25 points and 8 assists. The Lakers were again without Luka Doncic (ankle) and Austin Reaves (hamstring), who have missed the entire series.
Despite the two consecutive losses, the Lakers remain in control of the series. According to NBA history, teams that take a 3-0 lead have won the series 100% of the time (154-0). The Lakers will look to close out the series on Friday in Houston.
