Lakers vs Rockets: Three things to know

Dec 7, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon (10) reaches in against Los Angeles Lakers forward Julius Randle (30) in the first quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 7, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon (10) reaches in against Los Angeles Lakers forward Julius Randle (30) in the first quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 7, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) drives against the Los Angeles Lakers in the first quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 7, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) drives against the Los Angeles Lakers in the first quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports /

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Lakers vs Rockets on Wednesday night was a chance for Los Angeles to redeem itself.

After fighting an onslaught of injuries to their starting lineup recently, the Lakers needed a sense of revival. The first half in Houston didn’t go that way, but halftime gave them a bit of a breather.

Los Angeles had way too many turnovers, even in the first quarter alone. Poor possessions and ball movement made it easier for Houston to take the lead going into the break.

The Rockets led by 12 points at halftime, but it could have, and should have, been way worse.

Things went in favor of the Lakers here and there, but what really sealed the deal in the first half was Lou Williams’ shot from 3/4 court.

The Lakers have needed every bit of his veteran assistance lately, and their game against the Rockets was no different.

That in mind, here are the three things we learned from the game in Houston.