Lakers’ ruthless 27-3 surge buries Rockets 98-78 in Game 6, sets up Thunder series
The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Houston Rockets 98-78 in Game 6 to win their Western Conference first-round playoff series. Led by LeBron James' 28 points and a 27-3 first-half surge, the Lakers advanced to the second round for the first time since 2023. They will face the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder, beginning with Game 1 in Oklahoma City.
- ▪LeBron James scored 28 points to lead the Lakers to a 98-78 victory over the Rockets in Game 6.
- ▪The Lakers used a 27-3 run in the first half to take control of the game and held Houston to a season-low point total.
- ▪Rui Hachimura added 21 points, including five 3-pointers, while the Rockets struggled, making only 5 of 28 from beyond the arc.
- ▪Houston, missing Kevin Durant due to injury, lost in the first round for the second consecutive year.
- ▪The No. 4 seed Lakers will face the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder in the next round, with Game 1 in Oklahoma City.
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