LeBron James is on a mission -
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The Lakers had no time to waste.
LA easily dominated the Rockets (119-96) to close its series 4-1 and go in the conference finals, its first since the coronation of 2010. It will also be the first time that LeBron James will play a final in the West , he who can boast of posting a 9/10 in the Eastern conference.
it is he who once again presided over the destinies of the Lakers with unfailing determination and a power which we will never cease to say how impressive she is at 35 years old.
His 29 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists in 31 minutes largely contributed to stifle the tiny hopes of a comeback of the Rockets who had no more really under the sole.
A Lakers-Clippers in the final?
The question was settled from the 1st quarter won 35-20 by LA, very aggressive, like the "coast-to-coast" dunk (race from one basket to another) of the "King" , and which then capitalized without ever forgetting to defend - a mention against Alex Caruso on James Harden.
It is also at three points that the difference was made, the Lakers by planting 19 of 37, when their opponents have seriously harvested (13/49).
With this qualification completed 4-1, the Lakers are offering themselves a little respite in their still long quest for a 17th league title.
Their next opponent is still not known, Denver still managing to resist the Clippers (3-2).
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