Houston We Got A Problem, It’s the Best Duo in the NBA!

    It seems like LeBron James took the early assignment of guarding Rockets G James Harden and was doing great which we all know that LeBron James is not afraid to guard the other teams best player, excuse me Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Lakers have turn the ball over 3 times already and allowed 3 offensive rebounds early in this game. Lakers F Anthony Davis is having a great start with 11 points and 4 rebounds on 4-6 shooting in his first 6 minutes.

Lakers G Rajon Rondo has checked in early in this game with 5:13 remaining in the first while there was a lot of noise coming towards Rondo after people were disagreeing whether he should be in the line up instead of another shooter that can be used in this series. Kyle Kuzma also in the game and is another Lakers player getting criticized in the media due to his play in Game 1 on Friday. He played 28 minutes and only scored 8 points on Friday so we expect him to step in this game, well at least I hope so.

JaVale McGee is out for the game due to left ankle pain, joining Dion Waiters (groin).

— Mike Trudell (@LakersReporter) September 7, 2020

Lakers take a 10 point lead late in the first quarter as Lakers F Markieff Morris knocks down 4 three pointers with the help of Rajon Rondo passing skills while having ESPN announcer Mike Breen on the edge of his seat while calling this amazing play by play for the NBA Playoffs. In 4 minutes of play for Morris, he scored 12 points on 4-4 shooting from three as we are all watching a re run of “Showtime” as the Lakers lead 38-21 in the second quarter. The Lakers are playing tremendous defense while seeing them switch from Zone to Man defense and getting the Rockets to turn the ball over as Alex Caruso throws a lob to LeBron James for a Slam Dunk!

Anthony Davis is just cooking PJ Tucker so far with 5:45 remaining in the first half with 15 points on 7-10 shooting. Lakers closed out the first half with authority as they showed why they are the #1 seed in the West.

In the beginning of the 3rd quarter the Rockets go on a 13-0 run as they get back in the game with the Lakers coming out slow with the Rockets outscoring the Lakers 31-13 with 3:25 still left in the 3rd. James Harden has 20 points on 4-9 shooting and the Rockets currently shooting 19-37 in threes late in the 3rd quarter. Rockets G Russell Westbrook picked up his 5th foul as Rajon Rondo takes a charge on a fast break after Lakers Coach Frank Vogel calls for a challenge.

LeBron and Caruso are at it again 🤯

(📺: ABC) pic.twitter.com/BEojvVKNKK

— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) September 7, 2020

Coming into the 4th with the Rockets having the momentum, Lakers G Alex Caruso had another amazing pass to LeBron James for another slam that had everyone in Los Angeles on they’re feet as the Lakers lead 100-94 with 9:09 remaining in the game. Lakers go on a 10-2 run to open the 4th quarter as they continue to force Russell Westbrook to shoot the ball instead of driving or Harden shooting the ball.

The Brow (34 PTS & 10 REB) showed out as the Lakers evened up the series 💪 pic.twitter.com/HKMyZio36i

— NBA TV (@NBATV) September 7, 2020

The Lakers defense has held Russell Westbrook to 10 points on 4-15 from the field and 1-6 from three. James Harden was held down to 3 points in the 4th quarter by the amazing defense of the Lakers. Anthony Davis on the other side has 34 points and 10 rebounds in 36 minutes and LeBron James adds 28 points 11 rebounds and 9 assists while playing 39 minutes. Rajon Rondo also added 10 points and 9 assists and great defense which added to a victory in Game 2 of the Western Conference Semi Finals as the series is now tied 1-1 and we now wait until Tuesday evening for Game 3 Lakers @ Rockets 9ET/6PT on TNT.

LeBron, CLUTCH.

— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) September 7, 2020

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