The Los Angeles Lakers can see the second round from where they are standing. They are not there yet. The Western Conference picture is coming into focus. Los Angeles still has work to do before joining it.
A 3-1 series lead over the Houston Rockets felt comfortable before Sunday. Game 4’s 115-96 loss added weight to Wednesday’s Game 5 that was not there before, but the Lakers should likely take care of business at home.
Oklahoma City punched their ticket Monday. The wait begins now.
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The Oklahoma City Thunder completed a four-game sweep of the Phoenix Suns on Monday night,
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