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LeBron, Lakers on the cusp of reaching West finals

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — The Houston Rockets didn't show up for Game 4 against the Los Angeles Lakers until it was too late.

They can't do that again Saturday in Game 5 — or else.

For the second time in these playoffs, the Rockets' season is on the line. The Lakers lead Houston 3-1 in their Western Conference semifinal series and could clinch their spot in the West finals with a win on Saturday night at Walt Disney World. It is the only game on Saturday's NBA schedule.

Houston has won an elimination game already; it beat Oklahoma City in Game 7 of the first round.