Rookie Kyle Kuzma Scores 38 Points; Lakers End Rockets' 14-Game Winning Streak

Los Angeles Lakers rookie guard Kyle Kuzma scored a career-high 38 points in Wednesday's 122-116 victory over the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center, ending Houston's impressive 14-game winning streak. 

Kuzma found fire right out of the gates, hitting his first six shots from the field and his initial four attempts beyond the three-point arc to finish the opening period with 16 points. 

The 22-year-old made 7-of-10 threes and shot 12-of-17 from the field, and he also tallied seven rebounds and four assists in the win. 

Los Angeles forward Corey Brewer added 21 points, and rookie guard Lonzo Ball scored 16 to help the Lakers improve to 11-18 on the season.