The Los Angeles Lakers are back on track after a tough loss to the Chicago Bulls, securing impressive victories over the Memphis Grizzlies and Houston Rockets. On Monday night, the Lakers defeated the Rockets 104-98 in a game marked by an unexpected but crucial performance from the team’s second unit.

While LeBron James and Luka Doncic contributed solid performances—James scoring 16 points and Doncic adding 20—it was the explosive shooting from Dorian Finney-Smith and Gabe Vincent that truly stole the spotlight. The two players were instrumental in the Lakers’ offense, combining for an impressive 12 three-pointers and 40 total points.

Historic Performance from Vincent and Finney-Smith

In a remarkable achievement, Gabe Vincent and Dorian Finney-Smith became the first pair of Lakers teammates to each hit 6+ three-pointers off the bench in the same game, according to StatMuse. Vincent finished with 20 points, hitting 6-of-13 from beyond the arc, while Finney-Smith also drained six 3-pointers, going 6-for-11, and matching Vincent with 20 points.

This performance helped boost the Lakers’ three-point shooting efforts, as the team attempted 46 shots from deep against Houston, a significant jump from their season average of 36.2 attempts per game. Notably, this marked the sixth time this season the Lakers have taken 46 or more 3-pointers, with a season-high 52 attempts against the New Orleans Pelicans on March 4.

Lakers Continue Their Push for Playoff Positioning

With the win, the Lakers improved their record to 46-29 and are gearing up for a matchup against the Golden State Warriors on Thursday at Crypto.com Arena. As the Lakers continue to find their rhythm, it’s clear that the dynamic play from their second unit will be crucial to their postseason success.

Stay tuned for more updates on the Lakers as they look to maintain their momentum in the 2024-2025 NBA season.