Lakers to Watch Rockets-Jazz Game Together

 
After practice Friday, members of the Los Angeles Lakers planned to gather in a restaurant and watch Game 6 of the Utah-Houston series. The winner of the series will be Los Angeles' opponent in the Western Conference semifinals. [link]

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