Led by LeBron James' season-high 48 points, along with eight rebounds and nine assists, the Lakers defeated the Rockets, 140-132. Russell Westbrook added 24 points, five rebounds, and four assists for the Lakers in the victory, while Alperen Sengun tallied a career-high 33 points (14-17 FG), along with 15 rebounds, six assists, and four blocks for the Rockets in the losing effort. The Lakers improve to 20-24 on the season, while the Rockets fall to 10-34.