HOUSTON, TEXAS - APRIL 02: Jalen Green #4 of the Houston Rockets shoots over Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the first quarter at Toyota Center on April 02, 2023 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Even when the Rockets’ offense was clicking, when Kevin Porter Jr.
They led by as much as 27 when James was through with eight minutes left. They led by 26 when Davis’ night was done three minutes later. They had plenty of help, especially from Rui Hachimura, who had his best game with the Lakers, scoring 20 points on 10 of 14 shooting and a season-high 12 rebounds in just 25 minutes off the bench.
Davis had spent the past month returning to his championship season level of dominance. He was on Sunday. But Sengun wanted his turn. He called for the ball and went back at Davis, putting in a nice jump hook.