LeBron James stat shows the Rockets have a 0% chance to win the series after falling down 2-0

LeBron James stat shows the Rockets have a 0% chance to win the series after falling down 2-0 originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.The Los Angeles Lakers have taken a commanding 2-0 series lead over the Houston Rockets.AdvertisementThe Lakers dominated the Rockets in front of their home fans in the first two contests and are now two wins away from advancing to the conference semifinals.While the series is far from over, this LeBron James stat says otherwise. James has never lost a series up 2-0.James holds a perfect 32-0 record in NBA playoff series when his team takes a 2-0 lead. After winning Game 1, the 41-year-old superstar holds a 29-2 record.LeBron James Leads Short-Handed Lakers Past RocketsHeading into this first-round series, the Lakers were massive underdogs. Now, the tide has turned. Los Angeles now heads to Houston with a 52 percent chance to win Game 3 on Friday.AdvertisementThe short-handed Lakers held their own against the Rockets and then some. James led the way in Game 2, recording 28 points on 8-of-20 shooting from the field, eight rebounds and seven assists in the 101-94 win.James has led the way for the Lakers in the first two games, but the role players have also stepped up in a big way. Lakers guards Marcus Smart and Luke Kennard have been stellar early on these playoffs, and Tuesday was no exception.Smart and Kennard combined for 48 points and knocked down eight threes.The Lakers have at least bought more time for their star guards, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, to return to the court. Both players have missed the past three weeks due to injuries.AdvertisementWith potential Games 5 and 6 set for next week, there remains a possibility that at least Reaves could be back in the lineup if the series extends. As for Doncic, he is likely out for the entire first round.More NBA news: