Lakers’ Frontcourt of De’Andre Ayton and Rui Hachimura Clamped Up Rockets in Game 1 Win

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Lakers’ Frontcourt of De’Andre Ayton and Rui Hachimura Clamped Up Rockets in Game 1 Win

Hachimura and Ayton played a key defensive role in Lakers' 107-98 win vs. Rockets. They contested 32 of Houston's 98 field goal attempts and held them to 9-32, 28%. This includes them clamping up Alperen Sengun, who shot 4-13 while being guarded by the Lakers' duo. Hachimura and Ayton dropped 14 and 19 points respectively, contributing offensively as well.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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