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Coming off their first win of the postseason, the Houston Rockets’ season continues to hang on by a thread as they enter Game 5 down 3-1 to the Los Angeles Lakers. The team would love to get Kevin Durant back from his ankle injury, but Ime Udoka will have to try to save his season […] The post Is Rockets’ Kevin Durant returning from ankle injury for Game 5 vs. Lakers? appeared first on ClutchPoints.
When Luka Doncic went down with his hamstring injury late in the regular season against the Oklahoma City Thunder, all seemed lost for the Los Angeles Lakers. This organization understands his importance, especially in the playoffs, and his presence will be needed by the Lakers if they are to get past the Houston Rockets in […] The post What I’m hearing about Lakers’ Luka Doncic injury return timetable vs. Thunder if they beat Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Doncic has missed the start of the playoffs with a hamstring injury.
The Lakers missed a chance to complete a sweep and now return home with an opportunity to close out the series.
At the age of 41 and in Year 23, LeBron James is still doing things at a high level. James has the Los Angeles Lakers on the brink of making it out of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs despite the absence of Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.James is averaging 21.5 points, 8.3 […] The post LeBron James Makes Feelings Clear About His 4-6 NBA Finals Record appeared first on HEAVY.
Harry Potter fandom probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind when you think about Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun.The 23-year-old Turkish national is having a breakout postseason for the fourth-seeded Rockets, averaging 20.5 points per game through four games. However, a recent feature by The Athletic highlighted a new side to Sengun.In the […] The post This Might be the Biggest Harry Potter Fan in the NBA appeared first on HEAVY.
Despite winning Game 4, one NBA veteran believes it is a wrap for the Houston Rockets when they come to Los Angeles for Game 5.
Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves knows injuries test more than just the body. This season, Reaves was on track for the best campaign of his career. He averaged a career-high 23.3 points, 4.7 rebounds and 5.5 assists on 49/36/87.1 shooting splits in 51 games. He ranked second on the team ...
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LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers will look to eliminate the Houston Rockets in Game 5 of their first-round series at Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday via a gentleman’s sweep. James will aim to bounce back after his mediocre showing in their loss in Game 4, wherein he only had 10 points on 2-of-9 field […] The post Lakers’ LeBron James could retire after this year, according to Draymond Green appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Draymond Green "shouts out" Bronny James as the Lakers near an unlikely first-round playoff series victory over Houston.
The Los Angeles Lakers will attempt to close out the Houston Rockets during Game 5 of their first-round series on Wednesday. They could welcome back star guard Austin Reaves during the matchup. Reaves is questionable on Wednesday after missing the first four games of the series due to a muscle strain in his left oblique. […] The post Is Austin Reaves playing tonight? Lakers vs. Rockets 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 5 injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Several teams are expected to approach the Houston Rockets about a potential move involving Kevin Durant this offseason.
If the Los Angeles Lakers close out their series against the Houston Rockets, will Luka Doncic be available against the Oklahoma City Thunder? According to a new report, he's still far from suiting up for LA.
The Houston Rockets did well to respond with an emphatic 115-96 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 4 of their first-round matchup, doing just enough to stave off elimination. But while they may live to see another day, circumstances are still looking dire for the Rockets. Kevin Durant has already been ruled out […] The post Zach Lowe expresses uncertainty on Ime Udoka’s Rockets future appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Rockets star Kevin Durant won't be available for Game 5 of the Lakers-Rockets first round playoff series on Wednesday.
Former Kevin Durant teammate Kendrick Perkins made a bold comment about how teams around the league feel about the former MVP right now. Durant is under fire for missing most of the Houston Rockets first-round series against the Los Angeles Lakers and not sitting on the bench during Game 3. Another failed season with more […] The post Former Kevin Durant Teammate Says Other Teams Don’t Want Him appeared first on HEAVY.
With their backs against the wall, the Houston Rockets have no choice but to remain defiant. They are only one loss away from being eliminated in the first round of the playoffs for the second straight year, as they are down, 3-1, against the Los Angeles Lakers in their best-of-seven series. The Rockets saved their […] The post Jabari Smith Jr. believes Rockets are better than Lakers despite 3-1 deficit appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Los Angeles Lakers have announced an official Austin Reaves injury update ahead of his potential return for Game 5 against the Rockets. The post Lakers Announce Official Austin Reaves Injury Update Ahead Of Game 5 Vs Rockets appeared first on HEAVY.
You at least cannot accuse Jabari Smith Jr. of frontrunning. The Houston Rockets forward Smith spoke with reporters on Tuesday before Wednesday’s Game 5 against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Calif. Houston is currently facing elimination in the first-round series as they trail the Lakers 3-1. During his remarks, Smith … The post Rockets’ Jabari Smith Jr. takes a shot at Lakers in middle of playoff series appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Oklahoma City Thunder closed out the series against the Phoenix Suns on Monday night, sweeping Phoenix with a 131-122 Game 4 win. On Tuesday, superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander trolled Dillon Brooks with a viral post on Instagram. Gilgeous-Alexander, who is 27 years old, posted an image of himself and Brooks on the court. However, Brooks’ […] The post Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shades Dillon Brooks with viral ‘Cancun on 3’ post appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Los Angeles Lakers are up 3-1 in the first-round series against the Houston Rockets, and they have done that without Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic. There is a chance that Reaves could return for Game 5 on Wednesday, but Doncic remains out for this series. On Tuesday, ESPN’s Shams Charania had a worrisome update … The post Lakers get worrisome news on Luka Doncic injury return timeline appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Nobody likes being stuck at a job with no way of advancing. Such is the case for the NBA, where several fantasy basketball players are one trade away from breakout 2026-27 seasons. There is a handful of high-upside players who have the potential to outperform their ADPs next season, but restricted ...
Since Game 3 of the first-round series between the Houston Rockets and the Los Angeles Lakers, one of the biggest questions from outsiders has been about how much Kevin Durant is involved with the team as he recovers from a setback. After Durant was ruled out for Game 3 due to a sprained ankle, his […] The post Rockets Reveal Kevin Durant’s Message Before Game 5 vs Lakers appeared first on HEAVY.
