Lakers dominate Rockets in Game 6 victory, advancing in playoffs
The Lakers defeated the Rockets 98-78 in Game 6 to win their first playoff series in three years. Despite shooting just 40.4% from the field, the Lakers dominated through superior offensive rebounding and turnover control. They will advance to face the Thunder in the second round of the Western Conference playoffs.
- ▪The Lakers held the Rockets to just 78 points, the fewest they've scored since 2018 and the fewest the Lakers have allowed in a playoff game since 2012.
- ▪LeBron James recorded 28 points, 8 assists, and 7 rebounds, with a team-high plus-26 plus/minus rating.
- ▪Los Angeles won the battle on offensive rebounds (15-8) and turnovers (14-11), reversing key disadvantages from earlier in the series.
- ▪Rui Hachimura added 21 points on 8-of-15 shooting, while Austin Reaves contributed 15 points and 3 blocks in his return from injury.
- ▪Alperen Sengun had 17 points and 11 rebounds but only one assist in the Rockets' season-ending loss.
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