As time goes by, Lakers pass a test against Rockets
They secure a playoff spot before taking the court when the Jazz loses in Memphis, yet suspense keeps building until earning No. 7 seeding in the West with an overtime victory against Houston. They secure a playoff spot before taking the court when the Jazz loses in Memphis, yet suspense keeps building until earning No. 7 seeding in the West with an overtime victory against Houston.
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Lakers need a dominant Pau Gasol to defeat the Rockets
The 7-foot power forward gives the Lakers a big advantage as they fight for a playoff spot against Houston. The 7-foot power forward gives the Lakers a big advantage as they fight for a playoff spot against Houston.
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Kenny Smith says if Houston wants to win, Lakers have a problem
Former Rockets guard says the Rockets will be the ones in control tonight when they play the Lakers in the regular-season finale. Former Rockets guard says the Rockets will be the ones in control tonight when they play the Lakers in the regular-season finale.
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Without Kobe, Lakers outmatched at shooting guard against Rockets
The Lakers need to deal with James Harden when they host Houston in a game that could determine whether they will make the playoffs. The Lakers need to deal with James Harden when they host Houston in a game that could determine whether they will make the playoffs.
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For Lakers, it's win and they're in, lose and they're in trouble
After a roller-coaster season, it comes down to this: If Lakers beat Houston Wednesday, they'll be seeded No. 7 in West, but if they lose, they may miss playoffs. After a roller-coaster season, it comes down to this: If Lakers beat Houston Wednesday, they'll be seeded No. 7 in West, but if they lose, they may miss playoffs.
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