The Lakers looked to finish the season strong by five games in a row. Prior to tonights matchup the Lakers clinched a playoff spot, so they looked to establish some rhythm going into the post-season.
Here are the highlights:
Lakers trailing 24-21 at the end of the 1st. @steveblake5 leads LA with 6pts & 4rebs. STATS: on.nba.com/10iTKXA #GoLakers
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) April 18, 2013
Halftime at Staples – Rockets leading the Lakers 50-44 with 24 mins. left. LAL shooting just 33.3% from field. Ouch.
— Lakers Nation (@LakersNation) April 18, 2013
.@dariusmorris4 scores the last 5 Lakers pts to bring LA to within 5 at 71-66. 12 mins for the 7th seed. STATS: on.nba.com/10iTKXA
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) April 18, 2013
After a crazy scramble on D, Chandler Parsons hit a line drive laser from 34 feet at the buzzer to send it to overtime.
— Mike Trudell (@LakersReporter) April 18, 2013
The Lakers are heading to San Antonio as the No. 7 seed by pulling out this 99-95 overtime win vs. Houston.
— Mike Trudell (@LakersReporter) April 18, 2013