Lakers beat Rockets 117-109 in Game 2 of Western Conference semi-finals and series tied at 1-1.Game 3 will be played on Tuesday 9:00 PM ET/6:00 PM PT.Lakers lose center JaVale McGee,guard Dion Waiters to injuries in Game 2,their availability for Game 3 is unknown.
Los Angeles dominated in the first and fourth quarters of this game, outscoring Houston, 63-37. The Lakers ended up shooting 57 percent from the field and 44 percent from three-point range while holding the Rockets to 45 percent from the field and 42 percent from long range.
Anthony Davis led the Lakers with 34 points, 10 rebounds and four assists. LeBron James collected 28 points, 11 rebounds, nine assists and four steals. Rajon Rondo came off the bench to provide 10 points, three rebounds, nine assists and five steals.
James Harden led the Rockets with 27 points, two rebounds and seven assists. Eric Gordon dropped 24 points. P.J. Tucker and Russell Westbrook each recorded double-doubles.