I want to continue coaching, sure.”.The Rockets already have big money tied up in Harden, Westbrook and Eric Gordon for next season, and they don’t control a 2020 draft pick. Plus get ticket info, official schedule, and more. 11:20 pm ET.I agree that CBS Sports can send me the "CBS Sports HQ Newsletter" newsletter.Covering the impact of coronavirus on the sports world. Everything is good on this side, for sure. Here are the biggest takeaways from Game 3.The man, the myth, the legend. When off-ball movement grinds to a halt in the playoffs, having a point guard who can generate some is essential. I had four years, and hopefully it keeps going. A 17-2 run from the 1:56 mark of the first quarter to the 10:04 point of the second quarter definitely helped, too.But by the end of the third quarter, the game was pretty much over as the Lakers -- having shot 15-for-27 on 3-point attempts in the first three quarters -- held a 26-point lead. Markieff Morris, who had just one shot attempt in Game 1, scored 16 points on 6-for-8 shooting, including four 3-pointers.Rajon Rondo added 10 points, nine assists, five steals and three rebounds, in addition to guarding James Harden and Russell Westbrook. Anthony Davis and LeBron James starred as the Los Angeles Lakers topped the Houston Rockets 110-100 for a commanding lead in the Western Conference semi-finals.Davis posted a double-double and James finished one assist shy of a triple-double to help the top-seeded Lakers move 3-1 clear in the NBA playoffs.All-Star Davis put up 29 points and 12 rebounds in Game 4 at Walt Disney World Resort on Thursday, while James recorded 16 points, 15 rebounds and nine assists.The Lakers led by as many as 23 points midway through the fourth quarter and looked on track for a blowout victory before the Rockets rallied.Houston – who overcame a 3-1 deficit in the second round of the 2015 playoffs – put together a 18-2 run to close within 103-96 but the Lakers managed to hold in in Orlando, Florida.Russell Westbrook led the Rockets with 25 points, and All-Star team-mate James Harden contributed 21 of his own.Game 5 between the Lakers and Rockets is on Saturday.It is a winner-takes-all showdown on Friday as the Boston Celtics and defending champions Toronto Raptors meet in Game 7 of their Eastern Conference semi-final series.Powell saved Raptors' season, says VanVleet.Celtics eliminate NBA champions Raptors in Game 7,Heat burn Celtics again for 2-0 NBA series lead. I’ve liked the Rockets in both games, but given Westbrook’s struggles, I’d rather stay away from the side.The real value in Game 3 is on the total. 11:30 pm ET,at section: | slug: lakers-vs-rockets-score-takeaways-lebron-james-gets-l-a-started-playoff-rondo-brings-it-home-in-game-3 | sport: basketball | route: live_blog_single | LAKERS SET NEW PLAYOFF RECORD FROM 3 Remember in Game 1 when the Lakers absolutely couldn’t buy a bucket, especially from 3? This was a team that already had the 6-4 Eric Gordon defending LeBron James. Late in Game 2, I thought that Houston would be in a better position if Westbrook picked up his sixth foul early in the fourth quarter. LA is now 16-1 this season when James and Davis combine for 60 points, per Elias Sports.Los Angeles also got solid performances from its supporting cast. The Rockets capitalized off 13 Los Angeles turnovers for 15 points to stay within striking distance. And he’s been the Lakers’ much-needed best shooter in Orlando, hitting 44.4% of his triples (up a whopping 12.7% from before the hiatus).Now, in the Lakers’ final regular-season game, expect more of the same with minimal minutes for the likes of LeBron James and Anthony Davis.Instead, look for potentially extended playing time for the likes of Horton-Tucker, who has been solid in his limited Orlando minutes, averaging 6.7 points on 8-of-14 shooting in his three games.De’Aaron Fox, who missed Sacramento’s last game, has been an offense unto himself, using his high-octane game to average 26.2 points and 7.3 assists in Orlando.Meanwhile, the Lakers should keep extra eyes on Buddy Hield, who averages the NBA’s third-most 3-pointers (3.7) and Nemanja Bjelica, who leads all bigs in 3-point percentage (42.1%), to avoid an onslaught from beyond the arc.That "last practice of the regular season" feeling.Copyright © 2020 NBA Media Ventures, LLC. That’s when Houston’s offence woke up. He's going to try to play.It looks like Davis got hit in the side, and that led to Davis getting pushed into Covington. The Lakers got the stops they needed.Houston will have a counter in Game 4. One quarter into Game 2, the Lakers appeared to be completely comfortable, opening up a double-digit lead on their way to a 117-109 victory.The Rockets didn’t go quietly however, fighting their way back from a 21-point deficit to take a third quarter lead behind 22 3-pointers, which was the fourth-most in playoff history. Houston shot 29.4% from 3-point range over the first three quarters.“It’s very, very frustrating,” Harden said. The Lakers confirmed the jersey number on Saturday. Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images. LeBron James scored 36 points, Rajon Rondo sparked a fourth-quarter rally and the Los Angeles Lakers … That's incidental, but it's concerning for both.Anthony Davis and Robert Covington are down. 12:06 am ET,at Here is what you need to know before the Lakers conclude seeding games against the Sacramento Kings.On the final possession of Monday’s win over Denver, Kyle Kuzma cancelled everyone’s plans for overtime by draining a last-second, game-winning 3-pointer off a perfect play by Frank Vogel. No portion of NBA.com may be duplicated, redistributed or manipulated in any form. Houston's path to winning this series, in light of the past two games, might simply rely on Harden scoring in the 40's the rest of the series. After taking four in a row off of Portland, the Lakers have now beaten Houston in both Games 2 and 3 to take a 2-1 series lead over the Rockets. So, we’ll see what happens. LeBron James and Anthony Davis had cause to celebrate after advancing to their first Western Conference finals with the Lakers.LeBron James seared “desperation” into his mindset.“For me mentally, I come in with the same desperation as the opponent,” he said. It's best not to over-explain the phenomenon of playoff Rondo. Both look like they're in serious pain here.In comes LeBron. With 1.1 seconds remaining in the first quarter of Game 5 against the Portland Trail Blazers, the Los Angeles James Harden and Russell Westbrook were their only sources of consistent offense in Game 3, and that has to change in Game 4.The Lakers can live with 33 points out of Harden when the rest of the Rockets are struggling. “One, that’s Daryl’s job. All rights reserved. On Sunday, his individual stats were pedestrian, but the Lakers outscored the Rockets by 28 points during his minutes on the floor. If you make a request through the WarnerMedia Privacy Center, Coming into Game 5, Harden owned a record of 1-5 in his last elimination six games, averaging 23.8 points, 38% shooting from the field, and 25% from 3-point range while averaging 6.7 turnovers. So, they fit what we’re trying to build here in terms of being a team-first team offensively, and one that’s athletic and gifted, talented and committed on the defensive end. “We’ve got a great organization, great city, great fans. Rondo's energy in the playoffs is undoubtedly different. Houston – who overcame a 3-1 deficit in the second round of the 2015 playoffs – put together a 18-2 run to close within 103-96 but the Lakers managed to hold in in Orlando, Florida. In Game 3, Houston's role players made only six 3-pointers. Privacy Act, please use the links below to visit each company’s privacy center. LeBron James and Anthony Davis came up big, scoring 14 of the team’s 27 fourth quarter points as LA outscored Houston by 10 to close the game.Now the series is tied 1-1. 11:39 pm ET,at The Lakers were up by 23 midway through the fourth, well on their way to a blowout win. it will apply to data controlled jointly by the NBA and WarnerMedia as well as other data controlled by WarnerMedia. The Lakers also had one of their better 3-point shooting performances of the postseason, shooting 12-for-27 from behind the arc. In Game 3, the traps were more decisive. We were in the top four in the West. 11:40 pm ET,at 11:38 pm ET,at He hunted Tucker on the switch then beat him off the dribble.Covington is heading to the locker room. So, I understand the Laker faithful, and what they’ve felt and what they’ve been going through the last decade of not being in the postseason, not competing for championships. James led the charge with 11 points on 4-for-6 shooting and Caldwell-Pope chipped in 8 points, knocking down both his attempts from 3-point range in the first quarter.Los Angeles racked up 13 points on fast breaks in the opening quarter, compared to none for the Rockets and connected on 13-of-18 from the floor and 7-of-12 from deep.Maybe James Harden’s recent experiences in elimination games tempted the Lakers to throw the first punch. The Lakers will have a counter to that counter ready. The Lakers started JaVale McGee at center, but he played only eight minutes. Davis was underwhelming at center in Game 1 but made the offense more fluid by providing spacing.Whether the Lakers choose to play a traditional center or not, they will need superhuman performances from both Anthony Davis and LeBron James to win this series.After the series opener, it appeared that LA had no answer for James Harden as he cruised to 36 points and five assists in just 33 minutes. 12:40 am ET,at So, does Houston tweak the system toward a more traditional style, or does it find pieces that cater the current setup?After the Game 5 loss, nobody with the Rockets sounded like they were ready to give up on small ball, despite the fact they’ve been outrebounded now in 35 of their last 38 games.“It’s way too early to assess that,” D’Antoni said. If you make a request through the WarnerMedia Privacy Center, “I understand that in a close-out game, the team that’s down is going to play very desperate, and they’re gonna play to their best ability. The Lakers capitalized on their size advantage, scoring an astounding 54 points in the paint. 11:46 pm ET,at This hasn’t been a very fast-paced series, with 97 and 95 possessions in Games 1 and 2 respectively. Davis looks like he's okay. Let’s see where the betting value is for Game 3.With the Lakers wearing their Black Mamba uniforms, LeBron James and Anthony Davis put up a performance reminiscent of Kobe and Shaq. In fact, the Rockets’ Game 2 loss was their first of the season when shooting 40% or better from 3-point range.One of Houston’s biggest issues in Game 2 was turnovers: The Rockets coughed up 17 turnovers, resulting in 27 points for LA. 12:07 am ET,at “Especially with the amount of work that individually I’ve put in. If he needs to deliver the finishing blow, he'll be rested and ready to do so.Steal by Davis. Exclusive data helped you make smarter betting decisions.The best sports betting newsletter with trends, insights and news - condensed in a two-minute read.See live odds and the best lines for every game.Vogel did a solid job at working around Rondo’s limitations, not playing him in lineups with a lack of shooting or a traditional center.NFL Week 1 Promos: Win $100 if the Chiefs Score a TD!Sports Betting for Beginners: Betting 101,How to Win with Action Network Betting Data,How to Manage Your Sports Betting Bankroll.Houston and LA combined for 34-for-80 from behind the arc in Game 2, and the total only went over by 3 points.The over/under for Game 3 opened at 224 points, then rose to 225 before being bet down all the way to 222.Raheem Palmer breaks down Tuesday night's NBA Playoffs matchup, including why he grabbed the under 225 before sharp action annihilated that number. And some of this is just magic. 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