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West 1st Round - Game 1

Luke Kennard steps into deep 3 to give Lakers largest lead of game

Luke Kennard steps into a deep 3-pointer to give the Lakers the largest lead of the game.

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Rockets upset at non-call on Jake LaRavia block

Jake LaRavia blocks Amen Thompson on the fastbreak and Houston is upset at the non-call.

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Sengun meets Hachimura at rim for huge block

Alperen Sengun meets Rui Hachimura at the rim for a huge Rockets block.

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LeBron stares defender down, hits another mid-range jumper

LeBron James stares his defender down and hits another mid-range jumper for the Lakers.

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LeBron, Ayton connect on alley-oop

LeBron James lobs it to Deandre Ayton for a Lakers alley-oop.

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Amen Thompson crosses and gets inside for tough finish

Houston's Amen Thompson crosses over and gets inside for a tough finish.

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LeBron makes incredible pass to Rui Hachimura for corner 3

LeBron makes an incredible pass to Rui Hachimura in the corner for a Lakers 3-pointer.

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LeBron hits tough fadeaway jumper off the dribble

LeBron hits a tough jumper off of the dribble for the Lakers.

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LeBron drills contested midrange jumper

LeBron James drills a contested midrange jumper for the Lakers.

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    NEW YORK TAKES SERIES LEAD

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    CAVS DOMINATE GAME 1

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