Green has 33 points, VanVleet's late steal helps Rockets hold on for 119-115 win over Lakers

Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green (4) reacts after a foul call during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers in Houston, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025.

Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green (4) reacts after a foul call during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers in Houston, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)


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HOUSTON — Jalen Green had 33 points and Fred VanVleet grabbed a key steal late to allow the Houston Rockets to hold on for a 119-115 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night. Amen Thompson added 23 points and a career-high 16 rebounds in his return after a two-game suspension to help Houston eke out the victory after leading by as many as 22. A basket by LeBron James got the Lakers within 117-115 with eight seconds to go. Alperen Sengun missed 1 of 2 free throws after that to give Los Angeles a chance to tie it. But VanVleet stole the inbounds pass intended for James.

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