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The Lakers and Rockets resume their best-of-seven opening-round series on Tuesday night after Los Angeles pulled off a minor upset in Game 1.
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Behind LeBron James’ game-high 13 assists, the Lakers secured a 107-98 victory, taking a 1-0 series lead even without its starting backcourt of Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.
Flame-thrower Luke Kennard drilled five 3s, while Deandre Ayton outplayed Alperen Sengun, finishing with 19 points and 13 rebounds.
Houston felt Kevin Durant’s absence, especially on offense.
The Rockets shot just 38 percent (35-for-93) and trailed by as many as 16 points in Game 1, with the perennial All-Star sitting out with a knee injury.
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