LOS ANGELES (AP) — Luka Doncic had 20 points and nine assists, and Gabe Vincent added 20 points on six 3-pointers in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 104-98 victory over the Houston Rockets on Monday night, March 31.

LeBron James finished with 16 points and eight rebounds for the Lakers, who solidified their hold on fourth place in the Western Conference.

Dorian Finney-Smith also scored a season-high 20 points and hit six 3-pointers while Los Angeles sent second-place Houston to only its second loss in 14 games.

After James hit two free throws with 11.1 seconds left to put the Lakers up 102-98, he soared across the key to block Alperen Sengun's layup attempt. Dillon Brooks then missed a 3-point attempt to seal the Lakers' 29th home victory.

Amen Thompson scored 20 points and Brooks had 16 for the Rockets, who had won three straight.

The Lakers' two superstars both looked weary, and much of LA's offense consisted of Doncic and James drawing defenders before kicking to Finney-Smith and Vincent for 3-point attempts.

Neither team led by more than eight points all night, but Los Angeles nursed a small lead throughout the final 17 minutes of play.

In Charlotte, Miles Bridges had 26 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists and the Charlotte Hornets defeated the Utah Jazz 110-106 to snap a five-game losing streak.

Mark Williams added 18 points and 13 rebounds for the Hornets, who held the Jazz to 41% shooting.

Keyonte George had 20 points and Brice Sensabaugh added 19 points on five 3-pointers for the Jazz.

The Hornets (19-56) led by 14 points in the first half after hitting 11 of 22 3-pointers, but the Jazz battled back to tie the game late in the third quarter on a 3-pointer by George. Utah pulled even multiple times, but could never get over the top and take the lead.

The Jazz (16-60) have lost six straight and have the league’s worst record.

In Indianapolis, Aaron Nesmith scored 17 of his 24 points in the second half, Obi Toppin added 19 and Indiana rallied from a 16-point deficit in the second half to beat Sacramento, 111-109.

Tyrese Haliburton had 18 points and 11 assists against his former team for the Pacers. Jarace Walker scored 15 points.

DeMar DeRozan led the Kings with 31 points and eight assists. Former Pacers center Domantas Sabonis had 25 points and 16 rebounds.

Zach LaVine finished with 20 points for Sacramento, which led 76-60 midway through the third quarter.

In Orlando, Kawhi Leonard and Norman Powell each scored 21 points, Ivica Zubac added 18 points and 20 rebounds and Los Angeles beat Orlando, 96-87.

James Harden added 20 points and six steals for the Clippers, who won for the 11th time in 14 games.

Paolo Banchero led Orlando with 26 points. Franz Wagner added 21 points for the Magic, who shot 39 percent and lost for the eighth time in 10 home games.