Lakers vs. Rockets Preview and Game Thread: Can L.A.’s young players find consistency against another tough opponent?

Coming off arguably their most impressive win of the season, the Lakers will need to rely on their young players to once again produce against another playoff-caliber foe.

After what easily could have been classified as rock-bottom with LeBron James’ injury, and a rough stretch highlighted by losses to the lowly Knicks and Cavaliers, the Lakers triumphantly resurrected optimism Thursday night with an impressive 138-128 win over the Thunder.

The overtime victory, which was arguably the Lakers' best of the season...