LeBron James leads Lakers past Rockets in first-round playoff series
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Updated · The Guardian · May 1
LeBron James leads Lakers past Rockets in first-round playoff series
12 articles · Updated · The Guardian · May 1
Los Angeles sealed the series 4-2 in Houston after injuries sidelined Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves, forcing the 41-year-old James back into the lead role.
James averaged 23 points, eight assists and seven rebounds in the series, while Austin Reaves returned for the final two games and coach JJ Redick drew praise for his tactics.
The Lakers now face the Thunder in the Western Conference semi-finals, with Dončić still out after a run that overturned expectations of a lost season.
Can the Lakers overcome the Thunder's regular season dominance and injury woes to pull off a playoff upset?
With LeBron James and Austin Reaves entering free agency, how might the Lakers' roster and title ambitions change this summer?
If Deandre Ayton continues to thrive in his new role, could he become the Lakers' secret weapon against deeper teams like the Thunder?