LeBron's 28 Points Lead Lakers to Eliminate Rockets and Face Thunder [Video]
NBA star LeBron James scored a game-high 28 points, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a 98-78 victory over the Houston Rockets, eliminating them 4-2 in the first round of the Western Conference playoffs. They will now face the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder. Rui Hachimura also contributed 21 points.
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(Central News Agency Houston 1st Comprehensive Foreign Report) NBA star LeBron James scored a game-high 28 points today, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a 98-78 victory in Game 6 of the Western Conference playoff first round, eliminating the Houston Rockets with a 4-2 record. They will now face the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder.
According to the Associated Press, this is the Lakers' first time advancing to the second round of the playoffs since losing to the Denver Nuggets in the 2023 Western Conference Finals. They will now face the Thunder in Oklahoma City on the 5th (6th Taiwan time).
Despite Lakers' scoring ace Luka Doncic being sidelined due to a hamstring injury, the Lakers used a 27-3 run in the first half to take an 18-point lead, extending it to a 22-point lead with about 3 minutes left in the third quarter. The Rockets then made an 8-2 run to narrow the gap, with the Lakers entering the fourth quarter with a 71-55 lead.
The Lakers then went on a 10-3 run, extending the score to 81-58, with Rui Hachimura scoring 5 points during that stretch. The Rockets ultimately could not recover.
Agence France-Presse mentioned that LeBron James contributed 28 points, 7 rebounds, and 8 assists, continuing his excellent playoff form at 41 years old.
Rui Hachimura made 5 three-pointers in the game, contributing 21 points for the Lakers; teammate Austin Reaves, in his second game back from injury, contributed 15 points; Deandre Ayton had 7 points and 16 rebounds.
For the Rockets, star forward Kevin Durant missed his fourth consecutive game due to an ankle injury. Amen Thompson was the team's top scorer with 18 points; Alperen Sengun had 17 points.
The Rockets have been eliminated in the first round for two consecutive years, having been eliminated by the Golden State Warriors in 7 games last season.
In this season's first round, the Rockets won two consecutive games after trailing 0-3, but their shooting was cold in Game 6 today, with a field goal percentage of only 35%, especially a dismal performance from beyond the arc. They missed the chance to become the first team in NBA history to reverse a 0-3 playoff deficit.
The Lakers' victory in this game avoided an embarrassing comeback. James said: "Honestly, a lot of guys on our team haven't been in this situation, haven't played a closeout game, especially on the road, so for me, it was important to come out and set the tone." (Compiler: Lu Yingzi) 1150502
According to the Associated Press, this is the Lakers' first time advancing to the second round of the playoffs since losing to the Denver Nuggets in the 2023 Western Conference Finals. They will now face the Thunder in Oklahoma City on the 5th (6th Taiwan time).
Despite Lakers' scoring ace Luka Doncic being sidelined due to a hamstring injury, the Lakers used a 27-3 run in the first half to take an 18-point lead, extending it to a 22-point lead with about 3 minutes left in the third quarter. The Rockets then made an 8-2 run to narrow the gap, with the Lakers entering the fourth quarter with a 71-55 lead.
The Lakers then went on a 10-3 run, extending the score to 81-58, with Rui Hachimura scoring 5 points during that stretch. The Rockets ultimately could not recover.
Agence France-Presse mentioned that LeBron James contributed 28 points, 7 rebounds, and 8 assists, continuing his excellent playoff form at 41 years old.
Rui Hachimura made 5 three-pointers in the game, contributing 21 points for the Lakers; teammate Austin Reaves, in his second game back from injury, contributed 15 points; Deandre Ayton had 7 points and 16 rebounds.
For the Rockets, star forward Kevin Durant missed his fourth consecutive game due to an ankle injury. Amen Thompson was the team's top scorer with 18 points; Alperen Sengun had 17 points.
The Rockets have been eliminated in the first round for two consecutive years, having been eliminated by the Golden State Warriors in 7 games last season.
In this season's first round, the Rockets won two consecutive games after trailing 0-3, but their shooting was cold in Game 6 today, with a field goal percentage of only 35%, especially a dismal performance from beyond the arc. They missed the chance to become the first team in NBA history to reverse a 0-3 playoff deficit.
The Lakers' victory in this game avoided an embarrassing comeback. James said: "Honestly, a lot of guys on our team haven't been in this situation, haven't played a closeout game, especially on the road, so for me, it was important to come out and set the tone." (Compiler: Lu Yingzi) 1150502