Bryant scores 33 to lead Lakers past Rockets 108-94 in Game 3HOUSTON — Kobe Bryant scored 33 points and the Los Angeles Lakers took a 2-1 lead in their Western Conference semifinal series with a 108-94 victory over the Houston Rockets on Friday night. Derek Fisher suspended for Game 3, Lakers expecting physical play to continue in HoustonHOUSTON — Round 3 might be a more fitting label than Game 3 when the Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets meet Friday night in the Western Conference semifinal series. Yao Ming and the Rockets can advance to the second round with 1 more win over the BlazersPORTLAND, Ore. — Youth and inexperience are catching up with the Portland Trail Blazers. Yao scores 21, Scola adds 17 as Rockets take 3-1 series lead over Trail BlazersHOUSTON — The Houston Rockets are one win away from finally escaping the first round. |