Skip Bayless On The Houston Rockets: “They Will Give The Lakers Problems.”

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With their Game 7 victory today, the Houston Rockets are officially moving on to the second round of the Western Conference playoffs, where the Lakers have been waiting for them since smashing Portland in 5 games early last week.

The Lakeshow have been heavily favored to win the West since they acquired Anthony Davis last summer, and their play since the 2019-20 campaign has only proved they’re a legitimate threat to take the crown.

That is the team the Rockets will have to face, beginning in just two days from tonight.

Still, despite the odds, FOX Sports analyst Skip Bayless predicted on Twitter that it will take seven games to win the series and that the Harden-led Rockets will give them “problems.”

Needless to say, nobody can say for certain what the series will look like or how it will end. Skip says the Lakers will come out on top but is also openly admitting it will be a close series. For what it’s worth, Houston went 2-1 against L.A. in the regular season.

For Houston to win, though, it’s imperative that Harden plays at his best. If he can re-discover his offensive rhythm and continue his heroics defensively, there’s no way the Lakers could stay in front of him. With Russell Westbrook serving as his backcourt partner, it’s even more of a reason to question the Lakers’ chances in this series.

Of course, we’ll have to just wait and see. Counting out L.A., and underestimating the leadership of LeBron James has never worked out very well in the past. Butt in these playoffs, under these circumstances, you just never really know.

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Nico Martinez is a veteran staff writer for Fadeaway World from Brooklyn, New York. He joined Fadeaway World in 2016 and is currently residing in Columbia, South Carolina. Nico holds a degree in Sports Management from Columbia International University where he built a strong foundation in the inner workings of sports media and management. Nico's contributions have significantly enhanced the credibility and depth of Fadeaway World's content, earning him recognition across the sports journalism community. His work has been discussed in prestigious publications like Sports Illustrated. A dedicated follower of LeBron James, Nico often leads coverage on news related to the basketball star. With nearly a decade of experience in sports journalism, Nico consistently provides comprehensive and timely basketball news, engaging a wide audience of basketball enthusiasts.Nico's most desired player to interview, past or present, is Kevin Durant. He is particularly keen on asking Durant if he has any regrets about his career, especially concerning his departure from the Oklahoma City Thunder, and why he engages so much with fans on social media. 
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