Lakers, Cavs and Magic try to avoid going to Game 7s as NBA first round winds down
The NBA's first-round playoff series are nearing their conclusion as the Lakers, Cavaliers, and Magic aim to close out their respective series in Game 6 and avoid a decisive Game 7. The Rockets, down 3-2, seek to become the fifth team in NBA history to force a Game 7 after losing the first three games, while dealing with Kevin Durant's ongoing injury absence. In the East, the Magic lead the Pistons 3-2 and look to win their first playoff series since 2010, while the Cavaliers and Raptors face off with Cleveland one win away from advancing.
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Open this photo in gallery:Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, left, tries to get by Houston Rockets centre Alperen Sengun during Game 5 of their first-round playoff series on Wednesday in Los Angeles.Mark J. Terrill/The Associated PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountThe Houston Rockets are brimming with confidence after avoiding elimination twice with consecutive wins to force Game 6 against the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night in the first round of the playoffs.“We put ourselves in a bad position, but we can still make history and come back one game at a time,” Houston big man Alperen Sengun said.
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