Unable to complete the comeback, the Lakers fell to 20-15 on the season while Houston improved to 23-12. This contest was not without controversy, as the Lakers committed a turnover on their final possession while James was seemingly trying to call a timeout.

The Lakers were within a possession of completing a comeback in the final minutes when James' call for a timeout as Max Christie was about to commit a turnover off the inbounds was missed

After falling behind by 22 points in first half, the Lakers have a chance to force overtime but a turnover on an inbound play costs them their chance.