LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – The Los Angeles Lakers are playing from behind again in these NBA playoffs.James Harden scored 36 points and the Houston Rockets ran away from the Lakers 112-97 on Friday night, the second straight round the No.
1 seed in the Western Conference lost its opener.Russell Westbrook added 24 points, nine rebounds and six assists, and Eric Gordon had 23 points for the Rockets, the No.
4 seed who had just one day of rest after needing seven games to win their first-round series.They sure didn't look tired, flying around the court all night to make up for the size disadvantage they face with their small-ball style.