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After failing to close out in Games 4 and 5, the Lakers left little doubt in Game 6, finishing the series with authority.
The public got an update Friday on Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Dončić, who is working his back from a Grade 2 left hamstring strain suffered on April 2 against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
The Lakers live by the 3, the Rockets are felled by bricks, and LeBron James sends yet another opponent home in Game 6. Jeff Zillgitt LeBron James and the Lakers advance to challenge the Thunder in the West semis.
During the Lakers' 98-78 win over the Rockets in Game 6, Luka Doncic made a one-handed trick shot from the sidelines.
The Los Angeles Lakers have knocked out the Houston Rockets in the first round of the playoffs following a 98-78 win in Game 6 at Toyota Center on Friday.
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LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Houston Rockets to advance to the second round of the NBA playoffs.
Game summary of the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Houston Rockets NBA game, final score 98-78, from May 1, 2026 on ESPN.