Getty The Lakers could play the Thunder in the next round of the NBA playoffs. The Los Angeles Lakers are one win away from advancing to the next round of the NBA playoffs. While the Lakers players cannot overlook the Houston Rockets , fans are already anticipating who Los Angeles would face if the team is able to advance to the second round. With the Lakers up 3-0 on the Rockets, one more win would punch Los Angeles’ ticket to the next round. The Lakers would then face the winner of the No. 1-