Lakers progress in NBA playoffs after blasting Rockets
LOS ANGELES, United States -- The Los Angeles Lakers finally saw off Houston at the third time of asking in the NBA playoffs Friday (Saturday, Manila time).
The Lakers, having led their series against Houston 3-0, had twice wobbled to allow the Rockets to get back to 3-2.
But LeBron James' men killed off the series with a comfortable 98-78 win to set up a Western semifinal against Oklahoma City Thunder, the reigning NBA champions.
Superstar James top-scored with 28 points, plus eight assists and seven rebounds, continuing his fine post-season form at the age of 41.
The win spared the Lakers' blushes. A loss would have left them one defeat away from being the first team in NBA history to squander a 3-0 playoff lead.
"A lot of our guys, quite frankly, have not been in this position, have not been in a close-out situation, especially on the road, so it was important for me to go out and set the tone," said James.
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