US EditionRedick Hails LeBron's Greatness as Injury-Hit Lakers Oust Rockets in 6
The Lakers advanced 4-2 despite missing Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves, while Dončić drew attention with a sideline shot at halftime.
- On Friday, the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Houston Rockets 98-78 in Game Six, clinching their first-round series and advancing to the second round for the first time since 2023.
- Coach JJ Redick credited the leadership of LeBron James and Marcus Smart for steadying the team after injuries sidelined Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves, who combined to average more than 56 points in the regular season.
- Despite his hamstring injury, Dončić delighted fans with a one-handed trick shot from the sidelines, though reporter Casidy Hubbarth noted there is "no timeline" for his return to full-contact play.
- Facing the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder, the Lakers will begin the Western Conference semifinals this coming Tuesday, though Dončić remains unavailable for the start.
- LeBron James, 41, expressed relief at securing rest after averaging 38.5 minutes per game and scoring 28 points in Game 6, central to the team's postseason aspirations.
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Independent EspañolHOUSTON (AP) — When top scorers Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves were injured on April 2, coach JJ Redick admitted that the panorama was darker for Los Angeles Lakers.
The Los Angeles Lakers advanced to the NBA Western Conference semifinals despite a roster depleted by injuries. JJ Redick's team defeated the Houston Rockets 98-78 in Game 6 to take a 4-2 series lead.
JJ Redick hails LeBron's greatness as injury-hit Lakers advance
HOUSTON — When leading scorers Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves were both injured in an April 2 game, coach JJ Redick admitted things felt bleak for the Los Angeles Lakers. But instead of feeling sorry for themselves, the Lakers banded together to fight through the adversity and beat the Houston Rockets in six games to move on to face top-seeded Oklahoma City in the Western Conference semifinals. Los Angeles has advanced to the second round for the…
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Redick hails LeBron's greatness as injury-hit Lakers oust Rockets in 6
When leading scorers Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves were both injured in an April 2 game, coach JJ Redick admitted things felt bleak for the Los Angeles Lakers.
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