Houston dominated LA Lakers today, winning by a final score of 103-80. Although the score was 0-0 at the start of the game, Houston quickly took charge and, aside from brief flurries of activity by LA Lakers, were never really threatened. "We were schooled out there," said LA Lakers coach Andreas Helmle. "I mean it wasn't a blowout, but they sure were in control the entire game. [Houston coach] Bob did a great job getting his team ready for the game, and Battle was nearly unstoppable." Houston was led by Battle (17 points, 14 boards, 1 assists, a block), Lewis (24 points, 2 assists, a steal, a block), Hurd (5 points, 5 boards, 5 assists, a steal, a block). LA Lakers was led by Monroe (20 points, 14 boards, 0 assists), Covington (15 points, 1 assists, 3 blocks), Hill (11 points, 10 boards, 0 assists).

With today's win, Houston improve to 43-18 and 28-2 at home. They stay at #2 in the Southwest and stay at #4 overall in the Western Conference. With the loss, LA Lakers stand at 21-42. They hold at #4 in the Pacific and hold at #14 overall in the Western Conference.

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