LeBron James La Lakers home opener game ended in a defeat by 124-115 against Houston Rockets, Followed by an ugly brawl that broke out in the fourth quarter and as a result, three players were ejected.
With only four minutes remaining for the game, Chris Paul and Rajon Rondo were ejected. Chris Paul tried to gouge out the eyes of his opponent while Rondo tried to retaliate with a punch.
The fight was instigated by Brandon Ingram after he tried to punch the Houston’s James Harden by chest after getting a foul. Ingram was also ejected out of the game after he started throwing punches in the brawl.
This incident caused the LeBron’s limelight as he struggled on the court. However, he still managed to make nine points out of 22 and scored a total of 24 points.
LeBron’s debut was outshone by the current NBA Most Valuable Player James Harden and Chris Paul who both scored 64 points combined for Rockets.
Harden managed to make five three pointers in his long haul of 36 points and added a solid 28 points before his brawl with Rondo started.
Harden managed the scores with many free throws and again added the cushion of comfort for Houston Rocket with a three pointer.
From the Lakers side, Kyle Kuzma tied to respond but his efforts were nullified with the combined play of Harden and Paul. With this Houston’s have managed to gain the first victory for the season.
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