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00:00Playing a lot of guys out of position in that zone.
00:03No idea what the assignments were with Tate in the middle.
00:08The step through by Thompson.
00:09He couldn't finish it.
00:11And Hayes looking to get it ahead.
00:14The Lakers.
00:16Houston shooting at 39%.
00:20Out of bounds as Hachimura grabbed it.
00:24He was on that sideline.
00:26Sean Tate here steps up to stop the ball.
00:29Finney Smith doesn't pull in.
00:32Jackson Hayes for another lob.
00:35His second one up the game.
00:44We're going to hit the five-minute mark of the second quarter.
00:47Reed Shepard starting tonight along with Tari Eason.
00:50No Kevin Durant.
00:51He's out with an ankle injury.
00:53Shangouli tries to drop it inside and does.
00:56Thompson with the soft flush.
00:58Thompson works that dunker spot, that baseline like Erin Gordon does in Denver.
01:05Shangouli making the pass like Jokic does.
01:12Lakers lead by 13.
01:14Hayes sets the screen for LeBron.
01:16Takes it in, but missed it.
01:19His first miss of the night on what was probably his easiest attempt.
01:25A question it was.
01:27Hayes disrupted that pick and roll, and it's out of bounds.
01:31Last touched by Houston.
01:32You know what, even though Shepard didn't make the pass, I like the idea of trying to get Shangouli the
01:39ball on a short roll with his momentum going to the rim.
01:44He's such a good playmaker, and he can finish at the basket.
01:50Gareth Vanderbilt is back in.
01:55Hayes has been outstanding for Los Angeles in this first half.
01:59Hachimura got off to the quick start.
02:0016 points in the first quarter.
02:02Comes to work on Shangouli.
02:03Shows it.
02:04And misses it from the outside.
02:07Lakers bench was ready to explode.
02:10And a mid-topson was just glued to Luke Gennard.
02:14Was not thinking health defense or anything else.
02:17They just didn't want Luke Gennard to get going, even though he's 2-for-7 to start the game.
02:26Thompson gets it in for Shengouli.
02:28The Rockets are down by 13 to L.A.
02:32Houston was an excellent defensive team during the regular season.
02:35Shefford doesn't get the roll.
02:38And there's a loose ball foul.
02:40The Lakers are over the limit.
02:41So free throws coming for the Rockets.
02:44I think the referees were coming into this game very well aware of the offensive rebounding being a big part
02:55of this game.
02:56And really trying to monitor the blockouts.
03:03Second foul on Jared Vanderbilt.
03:05Free throws here for Jabari Smith Jr., a 77% shooter.
03:10Now in year number four in the NBA.
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03:16Taylor Lowe.
03:17Steve Nash.
03:18Dirk Nowinski.
03:18Blake Griffin.
03:19Udonis Aslam.
03:20Breakdown of the first half.
03:21A look ahead to the Spurs and Trailblazers.
03:24Game three coming up here on prime.
03:28That's what those defensive numbers Houston this season.
03:32Sixth in defensive rating and fourth in points allowed.
03:39But the Lakers have scored 59 points with 3.38 to play in this first half.
03:45Smith has played well.
03:4814 points in 15 minutes.
03:50Picked up three quick fouls.
03:53But it's avoided any extra trouble here in the second quarter.
03:58Smart bounces for Vanderbilt.
03:59Leans in.
04:00And it wins out.
04:03Even though he has Houston's going to have to make some adjustments in the second half on their kicking wall
04:10defense.
04:13And it's rebounded by Vanderbilt as he got off the floor to get him.
04:17Smart.
04:18Stives the head and shoulder fake.
04:20Smith doesn't bite.
04:21Three minutes to go.
04:23Second quarter.
04:23Low pass.
04:24A skimmer.
04:25Kennard has it blocked by Thompson.
04:27That's number three.
04:30We've got a timeout with the Lakers in front of the Rockets by 11.
04:34More second quarter action after this.
04:42Coming up, San Antonio and Portland.
04:45Denny Obdia, the all-star for the Blazers.
04:49And Stephon Castle, a rising star in the NBA.
04:55Going head-to-head.
04:56We've got it for you here on Prime.
04:59Kevin Harlan, Candace Parker, Dwayne Wade, Allie Clifton.
05:02They've got you covered there with that series tied at a game of peace.
05:06Minnesota now has the upper hand on Denver 2-1.
05:09Phoenix still looking to get on the board against OKC.
05:12And, of course, the Lakers up 2-0 on the Rockets.
05:15Yeah, I'll tell you what.
05:16Minnesota was so impressive last night.
05:19Their defense just absolutely incredible against the Nuggets, who are now one of the teams that's hurt.
05:29When they're in Gordon now, that's a tough loss for the Nuggets.
05:35Lakers have led by as many as 15 off the inbounds.
05:39James catches it, defended by Finney Smith.
05:43Switch it with Smith.
05:46The back-in by James.
05:48LeBron, swing, Hachimura, open look.
05:51Rebs out.
05:52Those shots were going down, and now a bit of a cold streak for L.A.
05:56They've missed their last five shots.
06:01Get into a set here with Sengun battling for position against Hayes.
06:06Should have gotten the ball on that.
06:08He had Hayes on his back.
06:09And then Thompson's got to be able to get the look.
06:11Smith slashing.
06:13It bounces off of Hayes.
06:15Out of bounds with 3.4 on the shot clock.
06:212.22 on the game clock.
06:23Late stages, second quarter.
06:26Thompson triggers in.
06:27Stepping in front is smart.
06:30And that effort level is a non-negotiable for Marcus Smart.
06:35Every possession, every game.
06:37JJ Reddick talked about it.
06:39As good a competitor as he's ever seen in the league.
06:43And it's every night.
06:46So now the Rockets have 2.1 to work with.
06:51They're shooting 38% from the field.
06:54She'll go short on a 3.
06:57And it bounces out of bounds.
07:03He may use Doka.
07:04This team won 52 games during the regular season.
07:10They were a game behind the Lakers.
07:12The Lakers getting the home court advantage in the 4-5 matchup.
07:17Hayes sets the screen for LeBron James.
07:21Now going to work against Sengun.
07:237 to shoot.
07:25James makes his move to the rim.
07:27He's fouled.
07:30Eason came over to help.
07:32Shanghung had him initially.
07:35And the foul is called on Shanghung.
07:47So the Lakers with a chance to add to their lead.
07:53You've got action in the Eastern Conference right now as well with Philadelphia and Boston in game number three.
08:01You can check it out using your remote in multi-view.
08:07Philadelphia got that game two win.
08:10Boston has got a six-point lead on the road in Philly.
08:16Early fourth quarter.
08:21Lakers held Houston to under 41% shooting in each of the first two games.
08:27They're now at 37% from the field.
08:30Thompson flips it up and draws the foul.
08:34Well, the Lakers plus seven in a high score in the first quarter.
08:38And now plus six in a very low score in the second quarter.
08:46But one thing that has stood out.
08:48Houston has attempted more shots than L.A.
08:50Each game that they played in this series.
08:53They're just not making them.
08:54That's exactly right because they've been so good on the offensive board.
09:026149 L.A. in front.
09:04On the season, Rockets 115.2 points per game.
09:09They are yet to crack 100 shooting numbers way down from the field from three-point territory as well.
09:17Well, look, certainly having Kevin Durant out for two of the three games is going to hurt you often.
09:23But even lifting it, the Lakers defense was outsteamed.
09:28They beat it to the double-teams.
09:30Washington ran into nine turnovers.
09:34Rockets got ousted in the first round last season by Golden State in seven games.
09:42James for Hachimura.
09:44Tried to save it, but he threw it right to Thompson.
09:49Rockets on the move.
09:50Thompson had bounced off his leg.
09:51And ricochets out of bounds.
09:55That's the eighth turnover for Houston.
09:59And look, part of this, the turnover problem, and a big problem with their season,
10:05is Fred VanVleet was out.
10:08And they don't have a pure point guard anywhere on the roster.
10:13I think he made Doka did a masterful job getting his team to 52 wins with all of the injuries.
10:21Steven Adams missing the season with an ankle injury.
10:27And that ball is deflected by Smith out of bounds.
10:30He suffered that injury in late January.
10:31He had season-ending surgery.
10:33Best offensive rebounder in the league, which is a big part of Houston's offense.
10:40I just think he made it to get them to where they were has been incredible.
10:46Knocked out by Houston.
10:48Three seconds remaining on the shot clock.
10:52Houston finished with the same exact records that they did last season.
10:57Easton the steal.
11:00Hachimura gets back defensively.
11:02Easton hangs.
11:03And he missed it.
11:03They had numbers.
11:05Shepard knocks it away.
11:06Aiden gets it ahead for James, but too high.
11:10They are not going to be sending this sequence to Springfield.
11:15You don't think so?
11:16No.
11:16That was quite sloppy.
11:19Hachimura with great defense back there, though.
11:21And then the Lakers just going a little fast.
11:24JJ Rennicks telling them to slow down each team with a ton of reach now.
11:30Thompson against Kennard.
11:32Thompson with the floater.
11:35He's got 11 points in this first half.
11:38The Rockets have cut it to 9.
11:40They love to get a stop and a score.
11:44Two for one opportunity.
11:47James hit by Shang-Goon.
11:49Swing it.
11:50Kennard.
11:51Hachimura peeks at the clock.
11:53Against Shepard.
11:54Fend off and jumper.
11:56Rebounded by Aiden.
11:57And he'll clear it for Kennard.
12:00Nine seconds in for Chuck off the game clock.
12:02That short one goes for Kennard.
12:05We've said it a couple times in this broadcast, not having a good shooting night.
12:10But this guy's a lot more than a three-point shooter.
12:13He's got 10 points and 18 minutes of action.
12:16Houston will hold for one.
12:17Four seconds left.
12:19Thompson fires.
12:22Off the rim.
12:23And that will do it for this first half.
12:26The Lakers hit the locker room with a double-digit lead.
12:3063-52 over the Houston Rockets.
12:34LA looking to take a commanding 3-0 lead in the series.
12:39LeBron James.
12:4118 minutes.
12:4216 points.
12:44Four assists.
12:46We'll send it to our studio.
12:49Taylor Rooks and Company.
12:50After this on Prime.
13:04Go, go, go, go, go.
13:07Beat, dog, how we get it read.
13:09I ain't never scared.
13:10Big plates on the head.
13:11What I'm standing on.
13:13Big net.
13:13Big chick.
13:14We can dig that.
13:15Pushing weed back.
13:16Better give me respect and some more.
13:1811 in a row.
13:19I will put the show for a grand or something.
13:21Welcome back to the NBA Playoffs.
13:23Presented by Google.
13:25With first-round coverage on Prime.
13:27Presented by Lillian.
13:29Second-half action here in Houston.
13:31The Lakers lead the Rockets 63-52.
13:38LeBron James.
13:4016 points in 18 minutes.
13:42Rui Hachimura.
13:4316 points in 18 minutes.
13:45It was Rui in the first quarter.
13:47And LeBron in the second quarter.
13:50Here's tonight's encouraging movement.
13:52Presented by Lillian.
13:54And LeBron James.
13:56We've seen this for years and years and years.
14:00There's an assist to Luke Kennard there.
14:03An assist to LaRavia on the road.
14:09Amazing.
14:10And then to his son on the log.
14:12Amazing that a guy who is the all-time leading scorer is an even better passer.
14:18And moments ago, Cassidy Hubbard with Bronny James.
14:22Thanks, Ian.
14:23Bronny, what was that sequence like in the second?
14:26Your first career playoff three into the alley-oop from your dad.
14:30You know, it was a great experience for me.
14:32I've got to, you know, take that and build on it.
14:34And, you know, keep coming out with, you know, great plays in the end.
14:38And, you know, we've got to keep playing our game.
14:39And, you know, good things are going to follow.
14:42And look, you're down your two highest scores.
14:45And when you think about what your dad, LeBron, has done at age 41, how do you sum up what
14:50his presence has been like so far in this series?
14:52He's great in this fight.
14:55You know, you know, it's all we can ask for.
14:59You know, he's been all we need.
15:02And he's been a great source of, you know, defense and defense and offense and all of these votes.
15:07So, you know, he's great for us.
15:08And he's going to, you know, keep playing his game and keep playing well.
15:11He keeps reminding you that he's your dad with that little love tap there.
15:14Good luck in the second half.
15:15Thanks for your time.
15:16Back to you, Ian.
15:17All right, Cassidy.
15:17Thanks so much.
15:18Shagoon gets the scoring started with a bucket on the inside.
15:21He's got 13.
15:23The Lakers lead is 9.
15:25LeBron James misses off the heel.
15:27And it's controlled by Houston.
15:30Well, Shagoon is stepping up tonight.
15:32But even in the series, they're plus four with Shagoon on the floor.
15:38They are minus 29 in the 29 minutes he's been on the bench.
15:42Shagoon misses from the outside and rebounded by Aiden.
15:47Lead feed, Kennard.
15:50Trying to turn the corner on Shepard and he draws the foul.
15:58Well, third quarters have not been a friend to the Houston Rockets.
16:03First two games in this series, averaging 17 and a half points in the third,
16:08shooting 30% from the field.
16:12And I've only made two threes, two for 12.
16:1580.
16:17Getting inside, kicking out for Smart.
16:19Shot clock is winding down.
16:20Smart drives.
16:22Smart lays it in.
16:23Wow.
16:23That was impressive.
16:30Mark is smart.
16:32Only has five points, but his fingerprints are all over this game.
16:36Six assists.
16:40Shagoon clears for Smith.
16:42Good scoring numbers for him.
16:44And James just rips the ball away.
16:46And then he's fouled by Smith.
16:47That's number four.
16:56And I don't think he made Udoka a great strip.
17:00I don't think he made Udoka has any choice but to leave Smith in the game here.
17:06Down 11 and he will do that.
17:13So, two teams fouls against Houston.
17:18And the Lakers trying to add to their lead.
17:21Hachimura.
17:23Back out for James.
17:25Two-man game.
17:25Hachimura.
17:26Squares.
17:27Short.
17:27The Lakers get whatever they want on pick and rolls up.
17:32Shepard with a pep in his step.
17:34He gets cut off by Smart.
17:36Switch.
17:36Now with the big Aiden.
17:38Shepard showing off the handles.
17:41Thompson has another gear.
17:43And he draws the foul on Aiden.
17:48He's going to go to the line for the ninth and tenth of the times tonight.
17:52Now, collectively, Houston is 13 of 16.
17:58The Lakers are 9 of 11.
18:01Now, this is what the rest of the series looks like.
18:05Sunday, NBC Peacock has got you covered for game four with the Lakers and the Rockets.
18:10And then, it's all based on what is necessary.
18:15That'll be determined once we see how this one goes.
18:19In game four, game five, TBD, and so on.
18:25Another one here for Thompson with his team down by 11.
18:28Now, down by 10.
18:31Still plenty of time.
18:32And this Houston team, even without Duran, is capable of going on spurts.
18:37Especially if they turn up the defense and can start turning the Lakers over.
18:44James.
18:45Left hand.
18:46No.
18:47Aiden couldn't grab it.
18:48Shagun does.
18:50Five on four right now.
18:51James trying to get back.
18:53Smith takes it to the rim.
18:59And it's an eight-point game with just about three minutes gone by in the third.
19:04Well, they need more of that.
19:05I mean, you know, Doka wants pace.
19:07They've got to turn defense into offense.
19:10Whether it's turnovers or rebounds, they've got to get down the floor before the Lakers can set their hat toward
19:16defense.
19:17Shockwalk is down to five.
19:19Kennards swing for Hachimura.
19:22The backhand.
19:23Hachimura.
19:24They're going to run out of time.
19:25Well, great job by Shagun there.
19:28Coming to double and keeping Hachimura from just being able to shoot over the top of Reed Shepard.
19:388.40 to play in the third.
19:41Lakers 65.
19:42Rockets 57.
19:43Lakers lead the series two games to none.
19:46Shagun one-on-one with eight.
19:49Ten on the timer.
19:50Smith comes to the ball.
19:52He fires short.
19:56Another rebound for LeBron James.
19:58That is his fourth to go along with four assists and 16 points.
20:07James Flickett corner smart.
20:09On the top of the backcourt.
20:12Thompson forcing the action.
20:14Smith the trailer.
20:15Pull a puck is pure.
20:16I know that looked easy and it was a nice fast break.
20:19That is a tough shot to run full speed.
20:23Come to a stop and knock down the short jumper.
20:27Back within six.
20:30In comes the Rockets.
20:33That is not easy.
20:35Unbalanced.
20:36Great job.
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20:57Now the Rockets in rally mode here in the third quarter.
21:02They've been down by as many as 15.
21:05Now it's a six-point game with four minutes elapsed in the third.
21:10Well, they've only given up two points.
21:12That's been the key.
21:15James defended by Eason.
21:18Kennard moving without the ball.
21:19Now puts it on the floor and swings it.
21:22Ten to shoot.
21:23Smart makes his move.
21:24Floated up.
21:24Aiden was forced out of the area and still finishes in the vein.
21:29That's a nice pass and a great finish by DeAndre Aiden.
21:33With contact, his first bucket of the night.
21:36And the Lakers go up 67-59.
21:40Shepard lines it up.
21:42Misses on a three.
21:44Shepard now nine for 36 in the series.
21:48And seven for 25 for three.
21:52Smart.
21:53Off.
21:54Rebounded by Shang-Goon.
22:00Shepard picked up by Smart.
22:02That's been his assignment tonight.
22:03Shepard takes it.
22:05Off the baseline for the bucket and the foul.
22:09Back to a six-point game.
22:11He can make it five.
22:14It's a nice drive here.
22:16Hey, Shepard needs to really get going here.
22:20Here Shang-Goon have to be a big part of their offense.
22:25Reed Shepard, year number two.
22:31Major improvements in scoring, but also just based on playing time.
22:36Oh, it was a non-factor is working.
22:38He won an underrated defender.
22:39I mean, the guy was 12th in the league.
22:41He didn't steal.
22:43One and a half per game.
22:45Average 13 and a half scores.
22:47James gets inside.
22:48Can't finish it.
22:49Aiden digs it out.
22:50But it's Thompson who anticipates two and one.
22:53Thompson on the rack attack.
22:58We've got a three-point game with 6.42 to go in the third.
23:03Well, the crowd's starting to get into it.
23:05They think it's quiet all night.
23:08Third quarter score is 12-4.
23:11Houston, eight and off a double.
23:13Hachimura.
23:14Too strong.
23:16And it's good offense.
23:18Good pass.
23:19Wide open three for a very good shooter.
23:22And Smart picks the pocket of Shepard.
23:25Smart to James.
23:26He flips it up.
23:27And he draws the foul on Thompson.
23:30Great defensive play there by Marcus Smart.
23:37Houston taking advantage on the fast break.
23:43Smart's third steal of the night.
23:46Sets up this fast break.
23:48And LeBron James at the line.
23:51James is 4-4 tonight.
23:5674% on the season.
23:58Moravia who made some things happen in that first half.
24:02I got him a couple of extra possessions on the offensive glass.
24:08He replaces Marcus Smart.
24:13Who exits with 5.7 assists.
24:17And those three steals that you mentioned.
24:20One out of two for James.
24:23In the third quarter, Lakers are 2 of 9 from the field.
24:27The Rockets are 5 of 8.
24:31Shepard.
24:31The bounce.
24:32Almost got it to Thompson.
24:34But it was tipped at the last moment by L.A.
24:36Out of bounds.
24:37Hachimura.
24:38Reed Shepard's got to be able to get that ball.
24:41To Upper and Shin Goon.
24:44With that pocket pass there.
24:46Where he can then carry it to the rim and make plays.
24:49And now.
24:50In the absence of Kevin Durant.
24:52Emei Udoka's going a little deeper into the bench.
24:56Jeff Green in his 18th year in the NBA.
25:01Checks in.
25:0239 years old.
25:04Well.
25:04Emei Udoka started the second youngest lineup tonight in playoff history.
25:09And with Duran out.
25:10He just had to figure out a way to get older.
25:12Turnover.
25:13James.
25:14Swing it.
25:15Hachimura.
25:15Corner three.
25:16Too strong.
25:17And Thompson with the weak side rebound.
25:22Get it ahead.
25:24Penny Smith.
25:26Rebounded by James.
25:27That used to be such a reliable shot for Penny Smith.
25:31But he has scored on the limited time this year.
25:34The pull-up game is working for Luke Kennard.
25:4070-64 L.A.
25:43Shepard.
25:44His jumper.
25:46Thompson the offensive board.
25:48And the human pogo stick goes upstairs for the jab.
25:52That's his third offensive rebound.
25:55That's what he averages on the year.
25:5811th in the league.
26:00And the best among perimeter players.
26:0216 points for Thompson.
26:04Six boards.
26:05La Ravia stripped away.
26:07Shepard with the steal.
26:09The drive-in kick.
26:11Penny Smith.
26:12And it out.
26:15James.
26:16On a lead feed for Kennard.
26:18Off the hesitation.
26:21La Ravia will take it in.
26:22Stumbles and clears.
26:24James trailing the play.
26:27Knock away by Smith with ten to shoot.
26:32And now Jackson Hayes will come in and take DeAndre Eaton's spot.
26:38Shindoon back in the game.
26:43Smith will exit.
26:44Nope.
26:45Smith still.
26:49He's coming.
26:57He's coming.
26:58Turnover.
27:00Turnover.
27:01The 11th Laker turnover of the night.
27:05That was a problem in the first two games.
27:08Even with the wins.
27:09They had 35 turnovers in those first two games.
27:12Stan, it's the two lowest scoring benches in the NBA.
27:16But L.A. has gotten something from their bench tonight.
27:208 of 13 from the field.
27:23Houston, 1 of 8 from their reserves.
27:26Philly Smith to Shindoon.
27:29Looks at the clock.
27:30Shindoon fires.
27:32And it's going to be a shot clock violation.
27:35Well, going one step further on the bench step.
27:38You take Tari Eason's first two games out.
27:41And he's now in the starting lineup.
27:43The Houston bench is 3 for 30 in the series.
27:50Rockets searching for answers right now.
27:53Lakers have seen their lead shrink to 4.
28:00Offense has been disjointed in this third quarter.
28:03After smooth sailing in the first half.
28:05Another turnover.
28:09Shepard to Shengu.
28:11They roll him off.
28:12Philly Smith.
28:13Can't buy one.
28:15Hayes ripped away by Thompson.
28:17Pass it over to Shepard.
28:19Swing it for Green.
28:20The drive.
28:22Can't get it to go.
28:24LaRavion's got Butterfingers.
28:26Out of bounds.
28:27That's a lot of contact on Jeff Green's drive.
28:35A lot of contact for a no call there.
28:38Yep.
28:39That's a foul on Rui Hachimura.
28:43Jeff Green's toiled in this league for a long time.
28:45Come on.
28:46You got to give him a call.
28:47I mean, when your nickname is Uncle Dunkle, you deserve a call.
28:55And now, Dorian Finney-Smith will sit.
29:000-5 from the field.
29:04Shepard.
29:06Can't hit the 3.
29:08Rebound.
29:09Putback.
29:09Goals.
29:23The Lakers lead the Rockets 70-68, and a chance for Thompson to complete a three-point play.
29:31The Boston Celtics get the win over the Philadelphia 76ers to take a 2-1 series lead.
29:39Houston is trying to make this a 2-1 series with the Lakers winning both games at home.
29:44No Reeves, no Doncic for L.A., no Kevin Durant for the Rockets.
29:50But Houston has come alive in this second half.
29:53Well, the men, Thompson's energy, his work on the glass has been incredible here in the third corner.
30:0119 points for Thompson.
30:048 rebounds.
30:05The Lakers lead is 1.
30:09Largest cushion was 15.
30:11Cross it.
30:12Hashimura.
30:13Bingo!
30:13It's a 3.
30:14Well, they came and doubled Luke Kennard with Shingun on him, and he just backed it up, made the right
30:24pass, his fifth assist of the night.
30:28Shingun, spin, short.
30:31Up ahead, Kennard.
30:34Might have been fouled, but regardless, Shingun's got to finish that.
30:38Smart is back in, directed traffic, wants an isolation with Shepard, and Smart.
30:43Trots the foul.
30:45Free throws for the veteran Marcus Smart when we come back.
30:51Here it is, they come in double.
30:54Kennard makes the right play.
30:56Hatchimura knocks down his fourth three.
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31:19Stronger third quarter showing here for Houston as compared to the first two games.
31:26Lakers outscored him 25-18 in the third in game one, 21-17 in game two.
31:32So far in the third here tonight, Rockets 17, Lakers 10.
31:37Got a 4-4 game.
31:39Yeah, look, Rockets defense has been much better, and quite honestly, the Lakers have missed some good shots.
31:49Lakers are shooting 31% in the third.
31:52Marcus Smart going to the free-throw line for the first time tonight.
31:56But the Lakers have five turnovers in this quarter, and that's really Houston's biggest strength defensively, is their ability to
32:05create turnovers.
32:14He's got a long-time coaches next to him, Nate McMillan and Scott Brooks.
32:21So, a lot of experience flanking winning.
32:25No question, the other assistant on that bench, Bob Byer, I worked for, I worked with for years, as good
32:32as anybody, just hasn't been a head coach.
32:35Shang-Goon, feathery touch.
32:40Like, need to go down the stretch.
32:46The Lakers up by three over the Rockets.
32:50Vanderbilt in the game.
32:51Handed off to Smart.
32:54Swing it for Kennard.
32:57Proving.
32:59Intercepted by Eason.
33:01Park away by Smart.
33:02Taken away by Kennard.
33:04That pass gets deflected.
33:08Park turned it over two times on that possession.
33:12And that's 15 turnovers overall for L.A.
33:16Which is what they had in game two after 20 in game one.
33:20And that's going to be the fourth team foul against Los Angeles with 1.42 on the clock.
33:26Smart picks up the personal.
33:31LeBron James takes off the warm-up.
33:35And he will replace Kennard.
33:41Aaron Holiday in the game for Houston.
33:4414 seconds to work with.
33:46Shang-Goon gets the step off the double-team.
33:49Thompson, the diamonds were checked in.
33:52James ahead.
33:53Vanderbilt for water is haze.
33:55And he couldn't put it down.
33:56A foul is called.
34:00Good foul, Jeff Green.
34:02To take away the layup.
34:06And they are going to take a look at this for a play break.
34:10Which is what J.J. Reddick wanted.
34:14The Lakers were incessant.
34:18In their disapproval on the Jeff Green foul.
34:25Well, there's no play on the ball.
34:27But this is certainly not excessive.
34:34And it's below the shoulders.
34:37I would hate to see this called a play break.
34:41We didn't see a follow-through.
34:43No, not at all.
34:44No wind-up.
34:45No follow-through.
34:48Nothing dangerous there.
34:50It's just a foul.
34:51I'll be surprised, even shocked, if this is a play break.
34:58Zach Zarba, Ray Acosta, they've got the headset on.
35:02The images being beamed in from Secaucus, New Jersey, at the replay center.
35:12Right now, Hayes would be going to the line for two.
35:16The question is whether or not they're going to upgrade this.
35:21Got a minute 32 to go in the third quarter.
35:27And we get to hear Zach Zarba on the mic.
35:32He's one of the best on the mic in the league.
35:34Do you have a ranking?
35:36Well, not officially, but he is one of the best.
35:40After the Utreet takes two hands to the chest of his opponent,
35:43there is no wind-up and no follow-through,
35:45and the contact does not rise to the level of a play group foul.
35:48Common foul stance.
35:50And an outstanding announcement from Zach.
35:52He just got right to it.
35:53Loud, clear, concise.
35:57Outstanding.
36:00He's moving up the rankings.
36:01I don't know if there is a rankings, but...
36:04You know what, what I should have?
36:06For the playoffs, or let's save it for next season.
36:09Okay.
36:10So Jackson Hayes will shoot a pair.
36:15With just over a minute and a half to go.
36:19In this third quarter.
36:31In honor of Arbor Day, the NBA and the Arbor Day Foundation will plant three trees in communities lacking green
36:37space for every three-pointer made tonight.
36:39With the first 32 planted in Bill Walton's honor.
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36:49One out of two for Hayes.
36:5175-71.
36:53Los Angeles.
36:55Hayes now in double figures.
36:58And the bench scoring 19-3 in favor.
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