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Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers

Dominant Lakers Defense Helps Lakers Win Game 6, Eliminate Houston

Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers

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4.41.6K Ratings

🗓️ 2 May 2026

⏱️ 26 minutes

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Summary

The Lakers were disappointed by the results of Game 5 at home Wednesday night, and knew moving back to Houston they'd need a much better Game 6 to eliminate the Rockets. And that's what they got. The Lakers used a good-enough offense, with low turnovers (10) and good 3-point shooting (12-28, 43%) in combination with an excellent defense -- the Rockets shot 35% from the floor and weren't a force on the offensive glass (despite a LOT of opportunities). LeBron James led the way with 28 points, on 10-25 shooting. Rui Hachimura was massive, with 21 points, fueled by 5-7 shooting from downtown. Austin Reaves finished with 15, but was integral in the third quarter (eight points) and overall was very effective getting into the paint. Seven early points from Jake LaRavia was a nice boost, too. Oh, 16 rebounds and stellar D from Deandre Ayton. Overall, the Lakers changed some small things. They pushed harder on misses, especially in the first half, to find easier buckets or at the least force Houston to scramble a little defensively. They sent fewer doubles at Alperin Sengun. They found ways into the paint. They cleaned up the TOs. All in all, a great end to a fantastic series for the Lakers. Even against a Rockets team missing Kevin Durant, to advance in six games when Luka Dončić didn't play, and Austin Reaves didn't appear until Game 5. Lakers fans have plenty of reasons to be proud, even with an incredibly difficult challenge coming against Oklahoma City. HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky Everydayer ClubIf you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGYGet candy-flavored chaos with Fruity Rainbow 5-hour ENERGY®️ Shots - available online at https://5hourENERGY.com or Amazon KALSHIFor a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything.  DoorDashFrom tipoff to overtime, stay in your bag and order on DoorDash.Get snacks, drinks, gear — whatever gets you through the season — delivered right to your door.DoorDash. In your bag all season long. IndeedListeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel.Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get two-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins.Visit https://FANDUEL.COMto get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

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0:00.0

The Lakers eliminate Houston with a dominant defensive effort.

0:05.1

This is good stuff.

0:06.8

It's celebrating a big series win next.

0:16.0

You are locked on Lakers.

0:18.5

Your daily Los Angeles Lakers podcast. Part of the Locked on Podcasts Network, your team every day.

0:27.9

Thanks for everybody for joining Locked on Lakers on a very exciting Friday night, Brian Komenetsky, Andy Kaminetsky, the Lakers.

0:35.8

Get the job done and then some in Houston.

0:38.7

They eliminate the Rockets.

0:40.2

98 to 78 is the final score.

0:44.4

A big, big victory for the Lakers,

0:48.1

obviously using, as you can tell,

0:49.9

by the 78 part, Andy,

0:52.5

a dominant defensive effort.

0:56.2

You know, Houston weren't great, but I mean, the Lakers really did everything you

1:03.0

would want them to do in this game to limit Houston's capacity to score, and they got enough.

1:10.3

They got enough from LeBron at different times of the game.

1:13.4

They got enough from AR at different times of the game.

1:16.0

They got a lot from Rui throughout the game.

1:19.5

But just good bench production, excellent defense from DeAndre Aden,

1:25.5

plenty to like in this one. Most to like Andy.

1:29.2

In fact, they won the game.

1:30.0

They're moving on to the second round.

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