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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.
Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Dončić reportedly cleared a major hurdle as his potential Round 2 return date comes into sharper focus. The post Lakers Luka Doncic Clears Major Hurdle Toward Round 2 Return Date appeared first on HEAVY.
Rockets star Kevin Durant won't be available for Game 5 of the Lakers-Rockets first round playoff series on Wednesday.
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.
Luka Doncic Injury Return Update: Lakers Face Major Blow as Slovenian Star's Availability Concerns Looms Over Potential Thunder Clash Sportskeeda
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.
"JJ is genuinely psychotic", "Reheating Joe mazzulla nachos" - NBA Fans React to JJ Redick's Chilling Take on Lakers’ Closeout Game Hurdles Sportskeeda
Lakers coach JJ Redick knows how difficult it is to close out a playoff series.
The Los Angeles Lakers are currently up 3-1 in their first round playoff series against the Houston Rockets, having dropped Game 4 in blowout fashion on Sunday night. The Lakers are still anxiously awaiting the injury return of Luka Doncic, who has missed the entirety of this series with a hamstring issue. The basketball world […] The post Mark Cuban might have ‘jumped in front of a train’ to stop Lakers’ Luka Doncic trade, Jeanie Buss claims appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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.
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luke Kennard spoke freely after the NBA fined him $25,000 for getting in the face of officials after Game 4. The post Lakers’ Luke Kennard Sounds Off After Dustup With Referees, Fine appeared first on HEAVY.
While Kevin Durant might be one-and-done with the Houston Rockets, Kendrick Perkins thinks he should just be done. With Houston down 3-1 to LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers in the first-round of the NBA playoffs, Durant’s future with the Rockets is unsurprisingly in doubt. Durant has played in just one game during the…
JJ Redick addressed Austin Reaves’ potential return — but his answer left one key question for the Lakers before Game 5. The post Austin Reaves Update: JJ Redick’s Answer Raises New Questions Before Game 5 appeared first on HEAVY.
Alperen Sengun issued a bold warning about physicality after Game 4, as the Rockets stay alive against the Lakers with rising tension in the playoff series.
Rockets stars Alperen Sengun and Jabari Smith Jr. took shots at the Lakers’ older roster, highlighting Houston’s youth and recovery edge ahead of Game 5 against LeBron James and company.
Lakers fans may have received some good news on injured All-Star guard Luka Doncic from an unexpected place: Los Angeles County Family Court.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on facing the Lakers-Rockets series winner: "We know what it will look like" Basketball Network
After being listed as questionable before being ruled out for the Lakers’ last two playoff games against the Rockets, there’s heightened optimism that star guard Austin Reaves will make his return to the court in Game 5. Reaves will be a gametime decision for Wednesday’s matchup at Crypto.com Arena, with the Lakers leading 3-1 in...
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LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers come into Game 5 of their opening round playoff series against the Houston Rockets looking to advance to the Western Conference Semifinals, and they might have some reinforcements in the lineup. Austin Reaves is officially a game time decision, as per Lakers head coach JJ Redick. Following Lakers’ […] The post Austin Reaves breaks silence amid pending Game 5 injury return appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Austin Reaves is optimistic to return for the Lakers in Game 5 against the Rockets on Wednesday.
