Los Angeles looks to finish off series against Houston in game 6
Los Angeles Lakers (53-29, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. Houston Rockets (52-30, fifth in the Western Conference) Houston; Friday, 9:30 p. m.
EDT LINE: Rockets -3. 5; over/under is 206. 5 WESTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Lakers lead series 3-2 BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Lakers look to clinch the series over the Houston Rockets in game six of the Western Conference first round.
The Rockets defeated the Lakers 99-93 in the last matchup on Thursday. Jabari Smith Jr. led the Rockets with 22 points, and LeBron James led the Lakers with 25.
The Rockets are 29-23 in Western Conference games. Houston is the Western Conference leader with 48. 1 rebounds per game led by Alperen Sengun averaging 8.
9. The Lakers have gone 33-19 against Western Conference opponents. Los Angeles is 8-3 in games decided by 3 points or fewer.