James stars as Lakers set up Thunder showdown
LeBron James scored 28 points, along with seven rebounds and eight assists, as the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Houston Rockets 98-78 to win their playoff series 4-2 and advance to face the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Thunder, who swept the Phoenix Suns in the first round, will meet the Lakers in the Western Conference semi-finals. Meanwhile, the Detroit Pistons and Toronto Raptors both forced game seven deciders after dramatic comebacks in their respective series.
- ▪LeBron James helped the Lakers secure a 4-2 series win over the Rockets with a 28-point performance.
- ▪Lakers coach JJ Redick praised James, calling him one of the greatest NBA players of all time.
- ▪The Pistons overcame a 24-point deficit to beat the Magic, while the Raptors edged the Cavaliers on a last-second three-pointer to force game seven.
- ▪The Lakers will face the Thunder in the Western Conference semi-finals, with the first game in Oklahoma.
- ▪Detroit and Toronto will play their series deciders at home on Sunday, with the winners advancing to face either the Cavaliers or the other Eastern Conference finalist.
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James stars as Lakers set up Thunder showdownImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, LeBron James is the NBA's all-time record points scorerPublished10 minutes agoLeBron James scored 28 points as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Houston Rockets to set up a Western Conference semi-final play-off against reigning NBA champions Oklahoma City Thunder.James also added seven rebounds and eight assists to help the Lakers to a 98-78 victory, which secured a 4-2 series win against the Rockets.The Lakers had led the series 3-0 and finally closed out the best-of-seven contest in convincing style away at Houston, whose top scorer was Amen Thompson with 18 points.
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