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Los Angeles Lakers: Houston Rockets “Micro Ball” is dead! 5 Lessons

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 10: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers and Alex Caruso #4 of the Los Angeles Lakers react during the fourth quarter against the Houston Rockets in Game Four of the Western Conference Second Round during the 2020 NBA Playoffs at AdventHealth Arena at the ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on September 10, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 10: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers and Alex Caruso #4 of the Los Angeles Lakers react during the fourth quarter against the Houston Rockets in Game Four of the Western Conference Second Round during the 2020 NBA Playoffs at AdventHealth Arena at the ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on September 10, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
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Meet LeBron James, the other half of the “Grave Diggers” tag team for the Los Angeles Lakers!

If you thought Anthony Davis beat up the Houston Rockets on the boards, LeBron James was even more dominant.  LeBron sent the message with his 15 rebounds that he and AD would make sure that the “Micro Ball” unit wouldn’t get an inch on the boards.

Plus he is attacking the basket with so much force that the Houston Rockets defense is being exposed as a team that is unwilling to stand and take a charge. Watch the stars, Russell Westbrook (Top left on the wing!) and James Harden (Top right by the paint!). Both left Jeff Green on an island and the King hit a ridiculous reverse lay-up.

Even though James scored only 16 points, his defense, rebounding  and 9 assists set the tone for this overall dominant performance by the Los Angeles Lakers. Every time the Rockets thought they had a shot before the big run, James would make sure things did not get out of hand.

But this wasn’t a game where the Lakers’ stars totally carried the team. This was an all-around team win, especially with everyone chipping in on defense.

The next lesson discusses Alex Caruso, Rajon Rondo!

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