The Houston Rockets weren’t able to stop the Los Angeles Lakers after they seemingly pushed the playoff-mode button during halftime, and now the New Orleans Pelicans will be their next test. If Brandon Ingram and LeBron James continue to gel like they have over the last several games, the L.A. should be in good shape.
James and Ingram dropped a combined 56 points against James Harden and the Rockets on Thursday night, grabbing an upset win in their first game after the All-Star break, and a victory that might be a sign that the team’s playoff push has been ignited.