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Rockets Stun the Lakers Again, Win 95-80 and Force Game 7
Luis Scola and Aaron Brooks led the way for the Houston Rockets as they beat the LA Lakers 95-80 and forced a game 7 upon us. Kobe Bryant tried to do it all by himself but fell short, way short. The Lakers looked flat, even unmotivated and now have risky game 7 on their hands.
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Lakers Destroy Rockets in LA by 40 points, Lead 3-2
The LA Lakers gave Phil Jackson his 200th career playoff win as they dismantled the Houston Rockets 118-78 in LA to grab a 3-2 lead in the series. Kobe Bryant scored 26 leading 6 other players in double figures.
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No Ming? No Problem. Rockets Take Down Lakers in Game 4
The Houston Rockets weren’t given much of a chance going against the Los Angeles Lakers without Yao Ming. So What? Aaron Brooks, Luis Scola and Shane Battier stepped up for the Rockets while only Gasol performed for the Lakers on an off night for Kobe Bryant.
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Lakers Silence Rockets Fans in Convincing 108-94 Win, Lead 2-1
Kobe Bryant didn’t mind the booing and rained 33 points on the Houston Rockets to cap off a 108-94 win in Houston, giving the Los Angeles Lakers a 2-1 lead in the series. Ron Artest was ejected again and Yao Ming is doubtful for the next game (injury) as Houston find themselves in trouble.
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Lakers Tie Things up in a Rough and Aggressive Game, Beat Rockets 111-98
The Lakers decided that beating up on Yao Ming and the Rockets gives the a better shot in winning this series. So they did, tied things at 1-1 as Kobe Bryant scored 40 while Gasol and Odom limited Yao Ming to only 12 points.