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Lakers look to secure series victory over the Rockets
TL;DR
The Los Angeles Lakers aim to clinch the Western Conference first round against the Houston Rockets, leading the series 3-1. Game five is scheduled for Wednesday at 10 p.m. EDT.
Key points
- Lakers lead series 3-1
- Game five scheduled for Wednesday at 10 p.m. EDT
- Rockets defeated Lakers 115-96 in last meeting
- Amen Thompson scored 23 points for Rockets
- Deandre Ayton scored 19 points for Lakers
Los Angeles LakersHouston RocketsAmen ThompsonDeandre Ayton
Houston Rockets (52-30, fifth in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (53-29, fourth in the Western Conference)
Los Angeles; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EDT
LINE: Lakers -2.5; over/under is 208.5
WESTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Lakers lead series 3-1
BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Lakers look to clinch the Western Conference first round over the Houston Rockets in game five. The Rockets defeated the Lakers 115-96 in the last meeting on Monday. Amen Thompson led the Rockets with 23 points, and Deandre Ayton led the Lakers with 19.
The Lakers are 33-19 against Western Conference opponents. Los Angeles averages 116.3 points while outscoring opponents by 1.7 points per game.
The Rockets are 29-23 in Western Conference play. Houston ranks second in the Western Conference scoring 53.0 points per game in the paint led by Alperen Sengun averaging 17.5.
The Lakers' 11.8 made 3-pointers per game this season are only 0.6 fewer made shots on average than the 12.4 per game the Rockets give up. The Rockets are shooting 47.9% from the field, 0.4% lower than the 48.3% the Lakers' opponents have shot this season.
TOP PERFORMERS: LeBron James is shooting 51.5% and averaging 20.9 points for the Lakers. Rui Hachimura is averaging 2.1 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.
Kevin Durant is averaging 26 points, 5.5 rebounds and 4.8 assists for the Rockets. Jabari Smith Jr. is averaging 3.1 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Lakers: 6-4, averaging 107.8 points, 39.6 rebounds, 28.4 assists, 10.0 steals and 4.7 blocks per game while shooting 51.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 109.4 points per game.
Q&A
What is the current series score between the Lakers and Rockets?
The Los Angeles Lakers lead the series 3-1 against the Houston Rockets.
When is the Lakers vs. Rockets game five scheduled?
Game five between the Lakers and Rockets is scheduled for Wednesday at 10 p.m. EDT.
Who were the top scorers in the last game between the Lakers and Rockets?
Amen Thompson led the Rockets with 23 points, while Deandre Ayton led the Lakers with 19 points in their last meeting.
