Rui Hachimura delivered a strong performance in Friday’s Game 3 victory over the Rockets, scoring 22 points on 8-of-14 shooting. Starting the game hot with 16 first-quarter points, Hachimura proved pivotal for the Lakers, coming in second in scoring to LeBron James. Meanwhile, Luke Kennard’s contributions dipped compared to earlier series performances, ending with 14 points.