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Houston Rockets vs LA Lakers: Injury Report, Predicted Lineups and Starting 5s - May 12th, 2021 | NBA Season 2020-21
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The LA Lakers host the Houston Rockets tonight at Staples Center. The Lakers have won their last two games against the Phoenix Suns and New York Knicks, courtesy of some incredible basketball by Anthony Davis.
Davis was quite rusty following his return from injury but is finally starting to get back to his best form.
Moreover, this game might see the return of LeBron James on the court. Fans expected to see him against the Knicks, but reports suggest he might lace up against the Rockets.
May 12, 2021
With just a handful of days left in the regular season, the NBA’s rookies are close to … no longer being rookies. Here are my final thoughts on the season that was, some of the major developments and what’s coming next.
1. It’s critical to preface everything in this column with a reminder that player development can be aggressively nonlinear. And while there are certainly elements of a player’s rookie year that can be strongly indicative of their future, it still isn’t enough time to form complete conclusions. It’s fair game to consider the way things are trending at the moment, but I’m going to try and hold off on totally bashing draft picks or burying any rookies prematurely, particularly after a shortened season that offered little in the way of playing opportunities for a majority of players, with a compressed G League schedule abetting the issue. This was a weird year for everyone. Carry on.
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The Portland Trail Blazers pushed their current winning streak to four games with a double-digit victory over the Houston Rockets on Monday. The Blazers recorded 50 of their 140 points in the first frame alone, setting a franchise record in the process. Portland’s potent three-guard lineup combined for 90 points. Individually, Damian Lillard led the way with 34 points.
Before we get into the key points from tonight’s contest, make sure you check out our quarter-by-quarter breakdown by clicking here.
Record-Setting Quarter
The Blazers could not miss in the opening frame of Monday’s contest. Portland feasted on slow rotations and mismatches early and often. Once CJ McCollum found his rhythm, which didn’t take long, he absolutely torched the nets. From catch-and-shoot looks to dribble-based shot creation, the former Lehigh standout cruised to a 21-point quarter with a perfect 5-of-5 mark from beyond the arc.
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The Portland Trail Blazers take on the Houston Rockets for their third and final game of a three game home stand in Portland. The Trail Blazers come into this game red hot, winning seven of their last eight, and hoping to ride that momentum as they try to get farther out of the play-in spot. The Rockets enter tonight’s game losers of five straight, and ten of their last eleven.
Monday, May 10 - 7:00 p.m. PT
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