Ayton’s Dominance Powers Lakers to Game 6 Victory Over Rockets
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Center Deandre Ayton delivered a commanding performance in Game 6, helping the Los Angeles Lakers defeat the Houston Rockets and close out their first-round matchup on May 2, 2026.
Ayton controlled the paint on both ends, repeatedly neutralizing Houston’s trademark spread-floor attack. One team source said the 7-footer “played his a– off,” crediting his energy and rim protection for stripping the Rockets of their usual offensive rhythm.
The win gave Los Angeles the decisive edge in the series, sending the club into the next round while Houston’s season came to an abrupt end.
Source: New York Post
