Rockets 95, Lakers 93

The Staples Center fans weren’t happy with how this one finished, with two semi-controversial calls. First, the refs ruled that Kobe Bryant didn’t get off a 3-point shot and instead gave him two free throws. Then, the game ended with the ball getting knocked away from Bryant — a non-call — before he could get off a last-gasp lob at the net.

What a bizarre game. Not very well played for the most part, and it came with the drama of Kobe Bryant getting alternately booed and cheered. It’s going to be quite a season…