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Kevin Durant takes the blame as the Los Angeles Lakers disrupt the Houston Rockets' offense in a 100-92 victory. The Lakers' defense shines late in the game, forcing Durant into double-teams and resulting in nine turnovers from Houston in the fourth quarter. Durant scores only 18 points, with just two coming in the second half. He admits, “I lost the game for us tonight,” recognizing the need to adapt his play style under pressure. The Lakers extend their winning streak to six games, improving to 43-25, while the Rockets fall to 41-26, now just a half-game ahead of the Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves. Los Angeles showcases significant defensive improvement, allowing only 109.3 points per 100 possessions over their last ten games. Houston prepares for a rematch with the Lakers on Wednesday night, aiming to bounce back.
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