LeBron Won't Let Age Be an Excuse and the Lakers Just Took a 2-0 Stranglehold on the Rockets
The King is still the King. LeBron James dragged the Lakers to a 101-94 Game 2 victory over the Rockets, and now Los Angeles has complete control of this series with a 2-0 lead heading back on the road. James finished with 28 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists, refusing to let age be a factor in what matters most: playoff basketball in April.
LeBron's Backcourt Showed Up When It Mattered Most
This wasn't just about LeBron putting the team on his back. The Lakers' backcourt came through in the clutch moments that decide playoff games. They maintained home-court advantage and kept the Rockets at arm's length all night. When Houston tried to make a run, the Lakers had answers. That's the kind of depth and execution that wins in the postseason.
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The Rockets are in real trouble now. Heading into hostile territory with a 2-0 deficit is nearly a death sentence in the playoffs. The Lakers smell blood in the water, and LeBron's refusal to let this series get competitive means Houston's going to need a miraculous turnaround just to make this a series. LA is one step closer to advancing.
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