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The Los Angeles Lakers received encouraging news on Austin Reaves ahead of Game 5 — but one key question remains. The post Austin Reaves Return Update Raises Question for Lakers — And It’s a Big One appeared first on HEAVY.
Lakers' Austin Reaves targets a Wednesday return against Houston. See the latest on his Grade 2 oblique strain recovery before Game 5.
Draymond Green urges LeBron James to treat Game 5 against the Houston Rockets like a chess match to close out the series.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander warns Thunder against complacency, closely studying Lakers vs Rockets series, highlighting strengths and weaknesses ahead of second-round playoff showdown despite dominant Suns sweep.
A major Kevin Durant update just dropped ahead of Game 5 — and it carries big implications for the Los Angeles Lakers. The post Lakers Get Massive Kevin Durant Update Ahead of Pivotal Game 5 vs Rockets appeared first on HEAVY.
The Los Angeles Lakers could get a timely boost as Austin Reaves trends toward a return in Game 5 of the NBA Playoffs against the Houston Rockets. According to Shams Charania of ESPN, Reaves is a game-time decision after missing nearly four weeks with a Grade 2 oblique strain. Reaves has yet to play in […] The post Lakers’ Austin Reaves trending toward Game 5 injury return vs. Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Los Angeles Lakers will clinch a second-round matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder with a win on Wednesday.
In this crazy season, Game 5 is a must-win for the Lakers. Why, you might be asking. They have a 3-1 series lead over the Rockets in the first round of the playoffs. They’re going to have multiple chances to clinch. They’re firmly in control. Think again. This season, nothing has gone as expected for the...
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the OKC Thunder became the first team this season to reach the second round after sweeping the Phoenix Suns in Round 1. Now, the defending champions will either face the LA Lakers and the Houston Rockets in the next round. Looking ahead, Gilgeous-Alexander revealed that he has been watching the Lakers-Rockets playoff […] The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Announces Alert For Lakers-Rockets Series Winner Ahead of Round 2 appeared first on HEAVY.
PHOENIX — After completing a 4-0 sweep in their best-of-7 series, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gave Phoenix Suns guard Dillon Brooks his flowers. The Thunder’s 131-122 win over the Suns in Game 4 capped off Oklahoma City’s second consecutive first-round sweep. After the win, Gilgeous-Alexander highlighted Brooks’ impact for the Suns this season, […] The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s ‘redefining’ take on Suns’ Dillon Brooks after Thunder sweep appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The OKC Thunder have swept the last three NBA playoffs’ first-round series after taking down the Phoenix Suns in Game 4 on Monday night. With the win, they have now placed themselves in the pantheon of some of the greatest teams in league history. The Thunder became the first team to sweep three consecutive Round […] The post OKC Thunder Joins NBA’s Greatest Teams in History Books With Sweep of Suns appeared first on HEAVY.
LeBron James' subpar Game 4 performance vs. Houston doesn't stop one NBA pundit from making a bold prediction for the rest of the series.
"I'll trade the entire team for Kobe" - Vlade Divac says time proved Lakers right about Kobe Bryant trade Basketball Network
Fans weren't happy with the fines slapped on two Lakers guards, who took exception to some calls in Game 4.
There was a general sense of frustration and disappointment surrounding the Houston Rockets after their painful collapse back on Friday night in a 112-108 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 3 of their first-round series. Rockets head coach Ime Udoka, as he’s done all year long, was not afraid to put his players […] The post Draymond Green cautions Rockets HC Ime Udoka’s blame game coaching tactics appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Are Marcus Smart and Luke Kennard suspended from Game 5 against Rockets? NBA's punishment on Lakers stars explored Sportskeeda
The Los Angeles Lakers can see the second round from where they are standing. They are not there yet. The Western Conference picture is coming into focus. Los Angeles still has work to do before joining it.A 3-1 series lead over the Houston Rockets felt comfortable before Sunday. Game 4’s 115-96 loss added weight to […] The post Lakers Get Major SGA Warning After Thunder Sweep Suns appeared first on HEAVY.
For the second consecutive season, the Oklahoma City Thunder became the first team to punch its ticket to the second round of the NBA playoffs. On Monday, they completed the four-game series sweep of the Phoenix Suns after taking a 131-122 win in Game 4, and the Thunder are now going to be sitting pretty, […] The post Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ready for the Lakers or the Rockets after Round 1 sweep appeared first on ClutchPoints.
That’s a season for the Phoenix Suns. After drawing a first-round matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Suns ended up in a situation where not many believed they could pull off an upset win to advance to round two. The defending NBA Champions took care of business with ease. From the start of the […] The post Who Could Thunder Play In Round 2 of NBA Playoffs After Suns Sweep? appeared first on HEAVY.
Injured Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic is still finding a way to frustrate the Houston Rockets via bench trash talk. Doncic was seated on the bench for Game 4 with the rest of the Lakers and went out of his way to insult Alperen Sengun for missing a free throw. A new camera angle […] The post Luka Doncic Insulted Two Rockets With One Ruthless Comment appeared first on HEAVY.
The NBA handed the Los Angeles Lakers stars Marcus Smart and Luke Kennard a hefty paycheck for showing their frustration with the refs.
The NBA has punished two Lakers players after their Game 4 loss to the Rockets.
LeBron James joked about a turnover after a postgame mishap following the Los Angeles Lakers’ Game 4 loss.
Two Los Angeles Lakers players are now feeling the wrath of the league office. The NBA announced on Monday that Lakers guards Marcus Smart and Luke Kennard have been fined. Smart is being fined $35,000 for “questioning the integrity of the game officials,” and Kennard is being fined $20,000 for “directing inappropriate language towards game … The post 2 Lakers players get fined for criticizing the referees appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
