Should OKC Thunder root for Lakers or Rockets to advance to Round 2?

After another Round 1 sweep, the Oklahoma City Thunder get to enjoy a mini-vacation. They took care of business against the Phoenix Suns with a mundane Game 4 win on Monday. Turns out, the lopsided matchup played out exactly like everybody thought it would.
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As Thunder await, Rockets keep season alive with Game 5 win over Lakers

As Oklahoma City Thunder await, Houston Rockets keep season alive with Game 5 win over Los Angeles Lakers.

Lakers’ ruthless 27-3 surge buries Rockets 98-78 in Game 6, sets up Thunder series

HOUSTON (AP) — LeBron James had 28 points and the Los Angeles Lakers eliminated Houston with a 98-78 win in Game 6 of their Western Conference first-round playoff series on Friday night by holding the Rockets to a season low in points.
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LeBron James looks ahead to Thunder matchup in conference semifinals after dispatching Rockets in 6 games

LeBron James and the Lakers will be ready for the challenge.

Lakers finish off Rockets in one-sided Game 6, setting up clash with Thunder

With a 98-78 victory in Game 6, the Lakers finished off the Houston Rockets for their first playoff series win in three years. Their reward will be a date with the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference semifinals.

Lakers Slapped With Brutal Verdict on Luka Doncic Before Game 4 vs. Thunder

The Los Angeles Lakers were sent a harsh assessment regarding how they would fare against the Oklahoma City Thunder with Luka Doncic.