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NBA Playoffs: Lakers Lead Rockets
Lakers head coach JJ Redick praised his team's defensive intensity, which has effectively neutralized the Rockets' high-powered attack.
Kevin Durant admitted that the Lakers' current defensive version is the best he has seen all season.
The Rockets, described by some analysts as the 'dumbest team' in the playoffs, are now facing a formidable deficit as the series shifts to Houston.
Meanwhile, the San Antonio Spurs are dealing with a major blow after star center Victor Wembanyama entered the league's concussion protocol following a hard fall.
Los Angeles Lakers
American professional basketball team
American professional basketball team
Houston Rockets
National Basketball Association team in Houston, Texas
National Basketball Association team in Houston, Texas
LeBron James
American basketball player (born 1984)
American basketball player (born 1984)
Kevin Durant
American basketball player
American basketball player
JJ Redick
American basketball player and coach
American basketball player and coach