Harden and Westbrook talk down the Rockets' loss to the Lakers | NBA Sound

Russell Westbrook says the Houston Rockets were not locked in to start the second half as they lost to the Los Angeles Lakers 124-115. Westbrook says it is important as a leader to keep the energy positive in the locker room and losing to the Lakers is not the end of the world. James Harden says the Rockets' defense in the second half cost them, along with LeBron James scored 31 points and dished out 12 assists. Harden says the Rockets are getting open looks and the team has to continue to be confident as shots will eventually start falling.

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