Luka Dončić (40 Points), LeBron (30) Lift Lakers to Critical 124-116 Win Over Houston

Monday, the Lakers picked up a big win in Houston, giving them a little bit of separation in the Western Conference standings and an opportunity to do something bigger on Wednesday night, in the back end of an unusual two game set against the same opponent on their home floor. Once again, the Lakers came through. Led by a huge game, including a massive fourth quarter, from Luka Dončić -- 40 points, nine rebounds, 10 assists -- the Lakers picked up another victory, 124-116. This gives LA yet another tiebreaker in the Western Conference standings, a trifecta against their three closest competitors in the standings (Denver, Houston, Minnesota). LeBron James was fantastic as well, dominating in the open floor in particular en route to 30 points on 13-14 shooting, including a ton of dunks. Austin Reaves had 14 points and eight assists against only one TO, Deandre Ayton had 18, matching Houston's All Star center Alperen Sengun, who returned to the lineup after missing Monday's game...