The Lakers defeated the Rockets, 95-85. Carmelo Anthony led all scorers with 23 points (5-8 3pt FG) and a career-high tying four blocks for the Lakers, while Russell Westbrook (20 points, eight rebounds, nine assists) and LeBron James (15 points, seven rebounds, eight assists) added a combined 35 points in the victory. Christian Wood tallied 16 points and 13 rebounds for the Rockets in the losing effort. The Lakers improve to 4-3 on the season, while the Rockets fall to 1-5.