Carmelo Anthony Scores 23, Leads Lakers Past Rockets 95-85

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, left, shoots as Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles on Oct. 31, 2021. AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill

LOS ANGELES—Carmelo Anthony scored 23 points in a reserve role and Russell Westbrook added 20 points in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 95-85 victory over the Houston Rockets on Sunday night.

Anthony Davis had 16 points and 13 rebounds, and LeBron James scored 15 points in the Lakers’ fourth win in five games after opening the season with two losses. Westbrook added eight rebounds and nine assists.