Houston Rockets Edge Lakers 119-115 With Late Fred VanVleet Steal

Jalen Green scores 33 points as Houston withstands Lakers' comeback and celebrates with Kendrick Lamar-inspired social media post.

Fred VanVleet's late steal on an inbounds pass intended for LeBron James secured the Rockets' narrow victory over the Lakers.
Jalen Green led the Rockets with 33 points, marking his sixth 30-point game of the season, while Amen Thompson added 23 points and a career-high 16 rebounds.
The Lakers rallied from a 22-point deficit, scoring 40 points in the third quarter to bring the game within two points in the final seconds.
Anthony Davis recorded 30 points, 13 rebounds, and five blocks for the Lakers, while LeBron James contributed 21 points, 13 rebounds, and nine assists despite a slow first half.
The Rockets celebrated their win with a social media post referencing Kendrick Lamar's lyrics, playfully trolling the Lakers after their second consecutive victory over them this season.