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Marcus Smart: Lakers Have To Be ‘Desperate’ To Close Out Rockets In Game 6

Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart said the team needs to play desperately in Game 6 to close out the Houston Rockets.

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Marcus Smart Makes Strong Statement After Lakers-Rockets Game 3

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Marcus Smart reveals what the Lakers must do to close out series against the Rockets

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LeBron James' 28 powers Lakers past Rockets 98–78 in Game 6, Thunder up next

The Lakers beat the Rockets, 98-78, to advance to the second round for the first time since 2023.

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James stars as Lakers set up Thunder showdown

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Lakers’ ruthless 27-3 surge buries Rockets 98-78 in Game 6, sets up Thunder series

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Lakers' LeBron James Reaches Playoff Milestone in Game 6 Win Over Rockets

With James' 28-point performance, he became the fastest player in Lakers history to record 1,500 playoff career points.

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Lakers advance to 2nd round with Game 6 rout of Rockets

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Lakers eliminate Rockets, advance to 2nd round of playoffs

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Lakers’ Marcus Smart Gets Real About What Must Change Before Game 6

The Los Angeles Lakers are suddenly under pressure heading into Game 6 against the Houston Rockets, and Marcus Smart didn’t hold back when addressing what must change as the series tightens.

Lakers’ Marcus Smart shares eye-opening take amid rising Rockets threat

For the second straight time, the Los Angeles Lakers failed to close out the Houston Rockets in their first-round series in the playoffs. The Lakers succumbed to the Rockets, 99-93, in Game 5 at Crypto.

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Marcus Smart Thinks Trash-Talk From Jae’Sean Tate & Rockets Was ‘Hilarious’

Los Angeles Lakers veteran guard Marcus Smart laughed off the late-game trash-talk from Jae'Sean Tate and the Houston Rockets.

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Lakers' Luke Kennard, Marcus Smart fined following Rockets' Game 4 victory

Los Angeles Lakers wings Marcus Smart and Luke Kennard were both fined following the Houston Rockets 115-96 victory in Game 4.

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Lakers win Game 6 vs. Rockets, move on to play Thunder

The Houston Rockets host the Los Angeles Lakers Friday, May 1, hoping to stave off elimination and force a Game 7 back in L.A.

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Marcus Smart Goes Off on Referee After Controversial Adou Thiero Ejection Sparks More Drama During Lakers-Rockets

Marcus Smart clashes with a referee after a controversial ejection as the Lakers vs. the Rockets Game 4 gets heated in the 2026 NBA Playoffs.

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Lakers' Marcus Smart, Luke Kennard fined by NBA for actions following Game 4 buzzer against Rockets

The Rockets' Game 4 win over the Lakers featured three ejections, but it was two Lakers who stayed in the game that got fined by the NBA.