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Expect Lakers to close out series vs. Rockets

April 29, 2026 11:27 AM

Vaughn Dalzell and Trysta Krick preview Game 5 of the Lakers vs. Rockets series, explaining why they both like Los Angeles to win and cover to close the series out.

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