Lakers player grades: L.A. puts Rockets to sleep in Game 6
The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Houston Rockets 98-78 in Game 6 to win their first-round playoff series. After a slow start, the Lakers went on a 27-3 run to take control and maintained their dominance throughout the game. The Lakers now advance to face the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder in the next round.
- ▪The Lakers won Game 6 by a score of 98-78, closing out the series against the Rockets.
- ▪Los Angeles went on a 27-3 run in the first and second quarters to take a commanding lead.
- ▪The Lakers shot 42.9% from 3-point range while holding the Rockets to 5-of-28 from beyond the arc.
- ▪Houston never recovered after falling behind and failed to generate consistent offense.
- ▪Los Angeles limited itself to 11 turnovers and outrebounded Houston by nine.
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