Kyle Kuzma drove for the decisive layup with 6.9 seconds remaining to give the Los Angeles Lakers a 124-122 victory over the visiting Houston Rockets on Wednesday night.
Talen Horton-Tucker contributed 23 points and 10 assists, Andre Drummond recorded 20 points and 10 rebounds and Kuzma had 19 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists as Los Angeles (40-30) won its third straight game.
The Lakers played without LeBron James (ankle) for the 26th time in the past 28 games. Anthony Davis (adductor) also sat out.
THT & KUZ put together clutch performances for the @Lakers… LAL remains within 1 game of #6 in the West! #LakeShow @Thortontucker: 23 PTS, 10 AST@kylekuzma: 19 PTS, 10 REB, 7 AST pic.twitter.com/d0EDwQrKK4
— NBA (@NBA) May 13, 2021
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