Lakers' defense stonewalls Rockets, 98-78, to advance to second round
The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Houston Rockets 98-78 in Game 6 to win their first-round playoff series 4-2, advancing to the Western Conference Semifinals. Their defense was dominant, holding the Rockets to just 13 points in the second quarter. The Lakers will now face the Oklahoma City Thunder in the next round.
- ▪The Lakers won the series 4-2 after defeating the Rockets in Game 6 on the road.
- ▪Los Angeles held Houston to 13 points in the second quarter, fueling a 27-3 run.
- ▪JJ Redick earned his first playoff series win as the Lakers' head coach.
- ▪LeBron James and Deandre Ayton were key defensive leaders for the Lakers.
- ▪The Rockets failed to complete a historic comeback from a 0-3 series deficit.
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