The Los Angeles Lakers were on the verge of a series sweep but faltered, losing 115-96 to the Houston Rockets. This defeat, occurring on the road, kept the Rockets alive in the series, even with the continued absence of star player Kevin Durant, who is sidelined due to injury.
English Translation:
The Los Angeles Lakers missed an opportunity to complete a series sweep, falling 115-96 to the Houston Rockets on the road. The Rockets, who remained without Kevin Durant due to injury, managed to avoid elimination with this decisive victory.
