Rockets Vs. Lakers: Houston Hangs On For 112-107 Win

This is the second consecutive game in which Bynum has been ejected, which is not a good look for a player that was recently fined for skipping a meeting with his general manager. Bynum was extremely effective in his time on the floor, scoring 19 points and grabbing seven rebounds.

The Kobe System was kept in check on Friday, as Kobe Bryant took just 20 shots from the field. He made just eight of them, but was an extremely effective 11-11 from the free throw line in a 28-point performance. Pau Gasol posted a double-double, while Metta World Peace was somehow 8-13 from the floor in a 23 point performance. Do not adjust your internet machines, it is not 2005.

The Rockets have compiled 29-25 record this season under new head coach Kevin McHale and, though they’re in fourth place in the super-tough Southwest Division, Houston controls its destiny as far as a playoff berth is concerned despite being the fourth best team in their own division. They don’t have a difficult schedule the rest of the way, but a win against the Lakers could alleviate a lot of concerns.