In yet another strong game, Jalen Green scored a game-high 33 points on elite efficiency and no turnovers as the Rockets (23-12) held off the Lakers.

Jalen Green scored a game-high 33 points, Amen Thompson posted a double-double in his return from suspension and the Houston Rockets held on for a 119-115 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday.

The short-handed Houston Rockets drop a game against the Boston Celtics 109-86 despite a hot shooting night from Jalen Green.

Rockets Top Performers Jalen Green – 33 points (18 in 1Q), 6 rebounds, 4 assists, 5 3PM Amen Thompson – 23 points, career-high 16 rebounds Lakers Top Performers Anthony Davis – 30 points (22 in 2H), 13 rebounds,

Jalen Green scored 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.