James, Westbrook Lead Lakers 132–123 Over Houston Rockets

James, Westbrook Lead Lakers 132–123 Over Houston Rockets
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, right, shoots as Houston Rockets center Christian Wood (35) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Houston on Dec. 28, 2021. AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith
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HOUSTON—LeBron James and Russell Westbrook both had triple-doubles and the Los Angeles Lakers snapped a season-high, five-game skid with a 132-123 victory over the Houston Rockets on Dec. 28.

“The hardest thing to do in this league is win,“ James said. “So when you win you never take it for granted.”