Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers series. 2009 Western Conference Round 2, Game 1 Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers Shane Battier gets hit in the face by Sasha Vujacic and ends up getting four stitches while bleeding profusely during the first half. Shane would return to help the Rockets take a 1-0 lead in the series. … “houston rockets” “los angeles lakers” lakers “kobe bryant” “eye injury” stitches “shane battier” “sasha vujacic” kobe “where amazing happens” “nba playoffs” 2009 “western …