The Cougars' tournament run starts in OKC.
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Kingston Flemings scored 18 points, Emanuel Sharpe added 16 and Houston routed Idaho 78-47 Thursday night in its NCAA Tournament opener after losing last year's championship game.
The Los Angeles Lakers needed a big game from Luka Doncic against the Miami Heat, and he delivered in the biggest of ways.
The NCAA Tournament never disappoints. No. 12 High Point defeated No. 5 Wisconsin, No. 11 Texas moved past No. 6 BYU and No. 11 VCU eliminated No. 6 North Carolina.
Video highlights, recaps and play breakdowns of the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Houston Rockets NBA game from March 18, 2026 on ESPN.