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Lakers News: LeBron James, Anthony Davis Welcomed Extra Rest Ahead Of Rockets Series

The Los Angeles Lakers were given an extra break ahead of the Western Conference Semifinals as their rival, the Houston Rockets, needed seven games to claim a first-round series victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder.

L.A. closed out their series with the Portland Trail Blazers in Game 5 last Saturday. That means six full days will have passed when they take to the court for Game 1 against Houston, with many wondering how it would affect the veteran Lakers team.

The four-month hiatus severely disrupted L.A.’s rhythm, resulting in a form slump early in the NBA restart.