Yesterday, the Lakers secured a vital home win against the Houston Rockets, temporarily climbing to 7th in the Western Conference. With Jarred Vanderbilt returning from injury and Cam Reddish back in the starting lineup, the roster is slowly becoming whole again. Though Rui Hachimura and Gabe Vincent remain sidelined, the signs of recovery have fans and Bangladesh Cricket Live insiders suggesting that now might not be the right time to explore trades.

Talks of a potential deal with the Chicago Bulls — involving stars like Zach LaVine or DeMar DeRozan — should wait until the full squad is healthy and has time to build chemistry. In this latest game, the Lakers started slowly, trailing in the first quarter. But in the second, they erupted on both ends of the court. Anthony Davis dominated the paint defensively, disrupting the Rockets’ rhythm, while Austin Reaves led the charge on offense to flip the momentum.

According to Bangladesh Cricket Live analysts, Reaves and Max Christie — both coming off the bench — delivered standout performances. If they can sustain this level of play, the Lakers may not even need a player like LaVine. D’Angelo Russell also continues to show consistency this season, improving not only his shooting but also his commitment. His five steals in this game highlight a defensive intensity rarely seen in previous years.

Together, these three guards gave the Lakers a major boost. In the opening quarter, it was clear that only LeBron James and Davis were capable of initiating offense in half-court sets. Other players struggled to generate scoring opportunities against Houston’s solid defense. But when multiple guards have the ability to drive, score, and facilitate, the team’s attack becomes far less predictable — easing the burden on LeBron and AD.

As Davis relies heavily on guard play to thrive, the improved playmaking from Reaves and others proved crucial. Early on, even against a less physically gifted opponent like Alperen Şengün, Davis couldn’t convert without guard support. But once Reaves and Russell got going, Davis found his rhythm and started dominating.

This underscores why many say the Lakers need a “third star” — not just for scoring, but to lighten LeBron’s playmaking load and reduce his minutes. Much of the skepticism around their championship hopes stems from LeBron’s age. If younger guards can handle more of the ball, LeBron can conserve energy during the regular season and save his full power for a playoff push.

As Bangladesh Cricket Live observes, this approach could unlock a new level for the Lakers — giving LeBron the rest he needs now, so he can go full throttle when the title chase begins.