James scores 26 as Lakers roll over Rockets 117-100

HOUSTON (AP) — LeBron James scored 26 points in just more than three quarters and the Los Angeles Lakers never trailed in a 117-100 rout of the Houston Rockets on Tuesday night. Anthony Davis added 19 points and 10 rebounds in three quarters to help the Lakers to their second straight blowout over the Rockets after a 120-102 victory Sunday night. “We played some brilliant basketball in stretches in both of the last two games and in particular in the first half tonight,” coach Frank Vogel said. “Our defense was really tight with our execution and containment.” Los Angeles led by 20 or more for...