Luka Doncic puts up 36 as Lakers power past Rockets

Luka Doncic scored a game-high 36 points as the visiting Los Angeles Lakers claimed a 100-92 victory over the Houston Rockets on Monday.

The Lakers evened the season series with the Rockets ahead of the third and final meeting between the teams on Wednesday in Houston. Los Angeles also extended its lead over Houston for the third seed in the Western Conference to 1 1/2 games.

LeBron James added 18 points, five rebounds and five assists for the Lakers, who received a late corner 3-pointer...