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With their coach setting the tone from the outset, Kobe and the Lakers routed the Rockets 89-70 in Game 7. J.A. Adande »
SERIES DETAILS
(1) LAKERS WIN OVER (5) ROCKETS, 4-3
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M. World Peace
- PTS: 25
- AST: 5
- REB: 3
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K. Bryant
- PTS: 40
- AST: 3
- REB: 6
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K. Bryant
- PTS: 33
- AST: 3
- REB: 6
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M. World Peace
- PTS: 25
- AST: 1
- REB: 6
MUST SEE
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ESPN STATS & INFORMATION
- Hakeem Olajuwon had 10 blocks against the Lakers on April 29, 1990. That is tied for the most blocks in a postseason game (Mark Eaton).
- Before beating the Trail Blazers this year, the Rockets had lost seven consecutive postseason series. That was tied for the longest active streak in the NBA (Nuggets).
- Until this postseason, the Rockets had not advanced past the first round since 1997.
- The Lakers have made the most NBA Finals in history with 29 but are just 14-15 in those series.
- Lakers point guard Derek Fisher has never lost a first-round series in his NBA career (11-0).
- The Lakers won five of their 14 NBA titles while the franchise was located in Minneapolis.
- Phil Jackson has won nine NBA titles as a coach. He is tied with Red Auerbach for the most all time.
PLAYER MATCHUPS
ROCKETS
LAKERS
Point Guard
- A. Brooks
- Points: 11.2
Rebounds: 2.0
Assists: 3.0
- D. Fisher
- Points: 9.9
Rebounds: 2.3
Assists: 3.2
Shooting Guard
- M. World Peace
- Points: 17.1
Rebounds: 5.2
Assists: 3.3
- K. Bryant
- Points: 26.8
Rebounds: 5.2
Assists: 4.9
Small Forward
- S. Battier
- Points: 7.3
Rebounds: 4.8
Assists: 2.3
- T. Ariza
- Points: 8.9
Rebounds: 4.3
Assists: 1.8
Power Forward
- C. Hayes
- Points: 1.3
Rebounds: 3.5
Assists: 0.6
- P. Gasol
- Points: 18.9
Rebounds: 9.6
Assists: 3.5
Center
- L. Scola
- Points: 12.7
Rebounds: 8.8
Assists: 1.5
- A. Bynum
- Points: 14.3
Rebounds: 8.0
Assists: 1.4
TEAM STATS
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PPG
- 98.4
- 106.9
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RPG
- 43.0
- 43.9
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APG
- 20.3
- 23.3
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FG%
- 45.342
- 47.371
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FT%
- 80.452
- 77.000
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3P%
- .375
- .361
SEASON SERIES
PLAYOFF HISTORY
Championships: 2
Last Championship: 1995
Last Season:
Lost in Western Conference first round
Championships: 14
(5 as Minneapolis Lakers)
Last Championship: 2002
Last Season:
Lost in NBA Finals
FEATURED COMMENT
“This was rough to watch as a Rockets fan, but I'm still happy with this postseason. A lot of teams would have just rolled over.
” -- rycori
EXPERT PICKS
CONTENT ARCHIVE
Monday, June 15
- Daily Dime: Kobe named MVP as Lakers win NBA title
- Sheridan: Howard, Nelson sat and watched as Lakers celebrated
- Broussard: Why Phil Jackson is the greatest coach
- PER Diem: Lakers can be better in 2009-10
Sunday, June 14
Saturday, June 13
- Sheridan: Turkoglu has many free-agency options
- Daily Dime: Magic's style delivers points, but not a crucial Finals win
- Stein: The man who brought Kobe to L.A. relishing NBA Finals
- Adande: Odom or Ariza? It appears the Lakers will have to choose
Friday, June 12
- Broussard: Why did Game 3 hero sit out fourth?
- Sheridan: Magic find a way to lose
- Daily Dime: Fisher's big shots help Lakers win Game 4
Thursday, June 11
Wednesday, June 10
- Daily Dime: Can the Magic pull even?
- Daily Dime: Rafer redeems himself
- PER Diem: Magic's D met its match?
- Adande: Bryant's winning touch missing in Game 3
Tuesday, June 9
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