US EditionNBA Roundup: Lakers End Rockets' Comeback Dreams, Win Series in 6
James led Los Angeles with 28 points as the Lakers held Houston to a season-low 78 points and advanced to face Oklahoma City.
- On Friday, the Los Angeles Lakers eliminated the Houston Rockets with a 98-78 victory in Game 6 of their Western Conference first-round playoff series.
- After Houston forced Game 6 by winning two straight games despite missing superstar Kevin Durant, the Lakers avoided becoming the first NBA team to lose a series after holding a 3-0 lead.
- LeBron James led the Lakers with 28 points, as Los Angeles shot 12 for 28 from behind the arc; the Rockets hit just 5 of 28 3-pointers for a 17.9% success rate.
- The Lakers now prepare for the Western Conference semifinals, facing the top-seeded defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder in a best-of-seven series beginning Tuesday night in Oklahoma.
- Lakers head coach Redick praised James after the clincher, saying "It speaks to greatness." Rui Hachimura added 21 points and Deandre Ayton dominated the paint with 16 rebounds.
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By LeBron James' hand, the Lakers defeated Houston Rockets 78-98. King James' next rival will be Oklahoma City Thunder.
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The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Houston Rockets 98:78 (23:18, 26:13, 22:24, 27:23) in the opening round of the NBA playoffs and advanced to the second round with four games to go.
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Independent EspañolLeBron led the Angel group with 28 points, securing their pass to the next stage after beating Houston with a fierce defense.The Lakers will face the Oklahoma team after their win, marking their return to the second round from 2023, without their top scorer.
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