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Lakers' defense stonewalls Rockets, 98-78, to advance to second round taken at Toyota Center (Los Angeles Lakers). Photo by Erik Williams-Imagn Images
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Lakers' defense stonewalls Rockets, 98-78, to advance to second round

By Steve Helwick at Toyota Center
May 2, 2026

The Los Angeles Lakers blow out the Houston Rockets, 99-78, to eliminate them in six games without Luka Doncic to advance to the second round of the playoffs.Read More

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