Alperen's double-double not enough to advance
In the first round of the NBA Western Conference playoffs, the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Houston Rockets 98-78 on the road, winning the series 4-2 and advancing to the semifinals. In Houston, national basketball player Alperen Şengün finished with 17 points, 11 rebounds, 1 assist, and 2 blocks.
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The excitement in the NBA continued with the first round of the playoffs. The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the host Houston Rockets 98-78, bringing the series to 4-2 and advancing to the semifinals. In Houston, national basketball player Alperen Şengün played with 17 points, 11 rebounds, 2 blocks, and 1 assist, while Amen Thompson recorded 18 points and Tari Eason added 14 points. For the Lakers, LeBron James finished the game with 28 points and Rui Hachimura with 21 points.
The Los Angeles Lakers will face the Oklahoma City Thunder in the semifinals.
Here are the collective results of the day in the NBA:
Western Conference
Houston Rockets (2): 78 - Los Angeles Lakers (4): 98
Eastern Conference
Orlando Magic (3): 79 - Detroit Pistons: 93 (3)
Toronto Raptors (3): 112 - Cleveland Cavaliers (3): 110