LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – There was a point this week when LeBron James and the Lakers weren't sure they would remain in the bubble.They decided to stay and look like they could be here a while.The Lakers moved into the Western Conference semifinals by finishing off the Portland Trail Blazers with a 131-122 victory on Saturday night.It was the Lakers' first series victory since 2012 and set them up for a second-round matchup against Houston or Oklahoma City.
The Rockets lead 3-2 with Game 6 on Monday, so the Lakers will have some time off.They just got back from a break.Los Angeles was scheduled to play Wednesday night and the players were relaxing in their rooms when they got word that the Milwaukee Bucks had decided not to play their game.