Anthony Davis scored 40 points (26 in the paint), and the Los Angeles Lakers routed the Houston Rockets 134-109.
The Lakers led by as many as 27, pulling away with a 20-4 run bridging the first and second quarters.
Rui Hachimura had 20 points (18 in the paint), 12 rebounds and 3 blocks on 10 for 14 shooting off the bench.
For the Rockets, Jalen Green had 24 points and 7 assists but shot 7 for 21, and Kevin Porter Jr. added 20 points with 6 3-pointers. Alperen Sengun had 18 points, 15 rebounds and 3 blocks.
The Lakers shot 55.9% from the field to the Rockets’ 43.1% and outscored them 50-22 off the bench. The Rockets forced 6 turnovers, about 7 fewer than usual for this many possessions.