HOUSTON (AP) — LeBron James had 28 points and the Los Angeles Lakers eliminated Houston with a 98-78 win in Game 6 of their Western Conference first-round playoff series on Friday night by holding the Rockets to a season low in points.

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After winning the Game 1 matchup by 11, Denver would go onto drop their next three games against Minnesota. The Timberwolves held the Nuggets to under 120 points in those losses. However, the Timberwolves will be without star wing Anthony Edwards, arguably a top 10 player in the league.

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