Anthony Davis showcased his dominance with 27 points and 14 rebounds, guiding the Los Angeles Lakers (12-9) to a 107-97 victory over the Houston Rockets (8-9) on Saturday night, ensuring the Rockets remain winless on the road.
Off the bench, Austin Reaves contributed significantly with 18 points, while LeBron James chipped in with 16 points and seven assists.
Fred VanVleet led the scoring for the Rockets with 22 points, and Alperen Sengun recorded a double-double with 21 points and 13 rebounds.
The game saw an intense moment as Houston coach Ime Udoka was ejected with 8:35 remaining after receiving his second technical for a verbal exchange with James, who also received a technical foul.