Lakers 103, Rockets 102 (OT)

HOUSTON — Derek Fisher stripped the ball from a driving Trevor Ariza in the dying seconds of the overtime and the Lakers held on for a one-point victory over the Rockets. Fisher did not score in the game. Ariza had 15 points, including the 3-pointer that sent the game to overtime tied at 92-all. Kobe Bryant led the Lakers with 41 points on 15-for-30 shooting, one night after he had 31 points in their overtime victory over Oklahoma City. Andrew Bynum scored 17 points, including the go-ahead free throw with 24.7 left in OT. He also had 17 rebounds. Ron Artest had 15 points in his return to Houston.