The Lakers lost to the Rockets 148-142 on New Year’s Eve, falling to 11-24 on the season while the Rockets improved to 26-9. The Rockets ended a five-game losing streak, which began with a loss to the Lakers on Dec. 20. Rockets guard James Harden led all scorers with 40 points, making 17 of 21 free throws and adding 11 assists. Ingram, who had made only 61% of his free throws entering Sunday’s game, hit both free throws. In the second overtime the Lakers got even thinner.

Source: Los Angeles Times January 01, 2018 03:22 UTC