LeBron drops 48, Lakers beat Rockets to snap skid

By Associated Press

Jan 18, 2023 12:02 am

LOS ANGELES: LeBron James had a season-high 48 points, nine assists and eight rebounds in his third 40-point performance since turning 38 less than three weeks ago, and the Los Angeles Lakers snapped a three-game skid with a 140-132 victory over the Houston Rockets on Monday (Tuesday in Manila).

Russell Westbrook scored 24 for the Lakers, who never pulled away in another poor defensive game, but also set a franchise record by committing just two turnovers.

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