The Lakers outscored the Rockets 13-2 in the second OT to beat the Rockets despite Yao putting 35 points, 15 rebounds and 8 blocked shots on them. Kobe Bryant was unstoppable last night as he scored 53 points, grabbed 10 rebounds and dished out 8 assists. Smush Parker started slow last night be woke up when the game was on the line and scored 17 points, dished out 5 assists and stole the ball 4 times. Brian Cook played well off the bench as he scored 10 points and grabbed 7 rebounds. Luke Walton only scored 8 points, but he grabbed 5 rebounds and dished out 9 assists. Kwame Brown was tough around the basket with 7 points, 10 rebounds, 3 steals and 3 blocked shots.

The Lakers improved to 16-7 on the season with this win.