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HOUSTON—The Houston Rockets face elimination in Game 6 of their Western Conference semifinal series with the Los Angeles Lakers.
The Rockets play the Lakers today after suffering one of their worst postseason defeats. The Lakers’ 118-78 win on Tuesday matched Houston’s most lopsided playoff loss.
The Rockets say don’t count them out just yet, pointing to their propensity for bouncing back after embarrassing defeats.
At this point, the series may hinge more on how the top-seeded Lakers play.
The Lakers have been criticized for failure to sustain mental toughness throughout playoff series, and Kobe Bryant says he’ll demand that younger players come out focused in Game 6.
