LeBron drops 48, Lakers beat Rockets 140-132 to snap skid

Published January 17, 2023 12:21 AM

By GREG BEACHAM
AP Sports Writer

LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James had a season-high 48 points and nine assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers snapped a three-game skid with a 140-132 victory over the Houston Rockets. Russell Westbrook scored 24 for the Lakers, who never pulled away in another poor defensive game. James’ brilliance in his third 40-point game since turning 38 years old on Dec. 30 was just enough to hold on. Alperen Sengun scored a career-high 33 points in the Rockets’ 11th consecutive loss.

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