By Eurohoops team/ Info@eurohoops.net
LeBron James had 28 points, eight rebounds and seven assists, and despite still missing Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Houston Rockets for a 101-94 victory and a 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series.
Kevin Durant, who scored just three of his 23 points in the second half, made his first appearance in the series but couldn’t save the Rockets.
Turkish big man Alperen Sengun had 20 points and 11 rebounds for the losing side.
Marcus Smart had 25 points and seven assists for the Lakers, while Luke Kennard added 23 points.
Celtics at 1-1
V.J. Edgecombe had 30 points and 10 rebounds, Tyrese Maxey scored 29 points and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Celtics 111-97 in Boston to tie their playoff series at one game apiece.
Edgecombe is the first rookie to record at least 30 points and 10 rebounds in a playoff game since Tim Duncan on May 5, 1998.
Jaylen Brown led the Celtics with 36 points. Jayson Tatum added 19 points, 14 rebounds and nine assists.