The Lakers had to play Denver in overtime with everything on the line. The team trusted their newest superstar instead of giving LeBron the last shot. Luka Doncic came through with a fadeaway jumper that won the game 127–125 with 0.

The Lakers gutted out a tough 100-92 road win in Houston on Monday night to give themselves a bit of cushion for third place in the Western Conference.

The Rockets were led in scoring by Jabari Smith Jr., who had 22 points and 8 boards on 9-for-17 shooting, while Amen Thompson had 19 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists.