Overview
- The Lakers, who closed out Friday's Game 6 in Houston, advanced 4-2 with a 98-78 win that ended the Rockets' season.
- LeBron James set the tone with 28 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists, leading a steady effort from start to finish.
- Rui Hachimura hit five threes on his way to 21 points, Austin Reaves added 15 in his second game back, and Deandre Ayton grabbed 16 boards.
- Houston posted its lowest point total of the season and shot 35% from the field, including 5-for-28 from three, which stalled every rally.
- Kevin Durant appeared only in Game 1 due to an ankle bone contusion, while Los Angeles played the series without Luka Doncic because of a hamstring strain, and the Lakers now face the Thunder starting Tuesday.