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Can Rockets force Game 7 vs. Lakers?

Can Rockets force Game 7 vs. Lakers?

A big home win tonight and we have a Game 7.
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Lakers eliminate Rockets, advance to second round

Lakers eliminate Rockets, advance to second round

It was a complete performance by the Lakers in their closeout win against the Rockets.
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Lakers’ ruthless 27-3 surge buries Rockets 98-78 in Game 6, sets up Thunder series

Lakers’ ruthless 27-3 surge buries Rockets 98-78 in Game 6, sets up Thunder series

LeBron James had 28 points and the Los Angeles Lakers eliminated Houston with a 98-78 win in Game 6 of their Western Conference first-round playoff series by holding the Rockets to a season low in points
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LeBron James Leads Lakers to Victory Over Rockets, Advances to Second Playoff Round

LeBron James Leads Lakers to Victory Over Rockets, Advances to Second Playoff Round

LeBron James Leads Lakers to Victory Over Rockets, Advances to Second Playoff Round
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LeBron James thanked RJ Barrett for giving him extra rest and time to golf

LeBron James thanked RJ Barrett for giving him extra rest and time to golf

LeBron James will get to play a little extra golf because of RJ Barrett’s heroics.
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Luka Dončić making slow progress, not close to return from injury

Luka Dončić making slow progress, not close to return from injury

Even though the Lakers extended their season, the return of Luka Dončić is not imminent.
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Lakers to play Thunder in second round

Lakers to play Thunder in second round

After beating the Rockets in the first round, the Lakers are set to meet the Thunder in the second round.
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Redick hails LeBron's greatness as injury-hit Lakers oust Rockets in 6

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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Here’s the schedule for the Lakers vs. Thunder playoff series

Here’s the schedule for the Lakers vs. Thunder playoff series

Here’s a look at the schedule for the second series between the Lakers and Thunder in the 2026 NBA playoffs.
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LeBron James, Marcus Smart know the Lakers need to ‘play desperate’ in Game 6

LeBron James, Marcus Smart know the Lakers need to ‘play desperate’ in Game 6

Game 6 is not technically a must-win, but the Lakers are aware that they need to get the job done against the Rockets.
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Austin Reaves says he got chills returning from injury for Lakers in Game 5

Austin Reaves says he got chills returning from injury for Lakers in Game 5

While it didn’t result in a win, Austin Reaves was glad to be back playing for the Lakers.
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Smart moves and LeBron l’expérience turned Lakers vet duo into a perfect storm. But can they close the series?

Smart moves and LeBron l’expérience turned Lakers vet duo into a perfect storm. But can they close the series?

Two intelligent vets and a group of hard workers came close to outsmarting the favorites and closing the series. But can they keep it up?