HOUSTON -- The way Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals was setting up, the Los Angeles Lakers seemed vulnerable to the Houston Rockets on Friday night.But fighting through adversity that included the one-game suspension of its starting point guard and coming into a hostile environment after the Rockets had stolen home court advantage, the Lakers reclaimed momentum in the series with an impressive 108-94 win at the Toyota Center. Los Angeles has now won two straight in the best-of-seven series to claim a 2-1 edge heading into Sunday's Game 4.
A win Sunday would all but deliver the series to the Lakers and quiet any chatter about the re-emergence of Clutch City in Houston.
Lakers 108, Rockets 94: Box Score | Rough Stuff Not Over
Lakers Lead 2-1 | Next Game: Sunday @ Houston, 3:30 PM ET
Lakers Lead 2-1 | Next Game: Sunday @ Houston, 3:30 PM ET
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