Basketball: Amen Thompson’s 26 points lead Rockets to 119-96 win over Doncic and the Lakers

The Houston Rockets dominated the Los Angeles Lakers 117-96 on Christmas Day, ending their two-game skid. Amen Thompson led the charge with 26 points, while Kevin Durant added 25 points and nine assists. Thompson also grabbed seven rebounds and dished out five assists, helping the Rockets to a commanding 63-53 halftime lead ¹.

Luka Doncic scored 25 points, and LeBron James added 18 for the Lakers, who fell to 25-27. However, the Lakers struggled from beyond the arc, with Doncic and James combining for just 4-of-11 from three-point range. Alperen Sengun’s 12 rebounds helped the Rockets dominate the boards 48-25 ¹.

The Rockets’ victory marked a historic matchup, with James and Durant facing off in the highest-scoring matchup in NBA history. The Lakers have now dropped three straight games, including their 27th consecutive Christmas appearance ¹.