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Austin Reaves is "on pace" to play Game 3 of the Lakers vs. Rockets first-round playoff series after being upgraded to questionable. The post Major Update on Austin Reaves Status for Lakers-Rockets Game 3 appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Fans react to Jabari Smith Jr.'s comments about Kevin Durant needing to "find ways" to have an impact against the LA Lakers' blitz.
Laker fans expressed their uneasiness in Austin Reaves' potential return one week ahead of schedule.
Los Angeles Lakers big man Deandre Ayton has revealed that he is now capable of guarding anybody on the floor, regardless of position. So far so good, as he's stayed out of foul trouble in LA's series against Houston.
While former NBA player Michael Beasley was mourning the loss of his mother and cousin, who died weeks apart from one another, he became a punchline in the NBA, unbeknownst to his teammates and fans. At the time of their deaths, Beasley was playing for the Los Angeles Lakers and told Shannon Sharpe on his […] The post Michael Beasley reveals how he became a punchline while mourning family deaths appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Houston Rockets are staring down an 0-2 hole against LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. With the series shifting to Houston for Games 3 and 4, all eyes are on Kevin Durant and how he’ll respond after one of the worst playoff games of his NBA career. Durant finished Game 2 with 23 […] The post Jabari Smith Jr. puts pressure on Kevin Durant with blunt take vs. Lakers appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Austin Reaves' encouraging injury update fuels optimism about the Lakers' playoff outlook entering Game 3 vs. Houston.
After Kevin Durant's game-high nine turnovers in game two, his teammate, Jabari Smith Jr., offered a solution on how their star should handle it if faced with the same problem in game three.
American Sports commentator Michael Wilbon has shared a hot take on the OKC Thunder's chances, without Jalen Williams, against the Lakers.
The Los Angeles Lakers have a commanding 2-0 lead over the Houston Rockets in their first-round NBA playoffs series. LeBron James has been leading the charge for a Lakers side that is missing both Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves due to injury. James has been L.A.’s driving force in the first two ...
Austin Reaves’ timeline is lining up with the playoff schedule, giving the Lakers a potential boost as the series unfolds.
Houston Rockets superstar Kevin Durant returned to action in Game 2 against the Los Angeles Lakers after being forced to sit out Game 1 with a knee injury. Durant was initially a game-time decision, but was ultimately cleared to play on Tuesday for the second game of this first-round NBA playoffs ...
Lakers vs Rockets Game 3 preview: LA leads 2-0, odds favor Houston (-9.5), injury report, schedule, and key players ahead of Apr 24 clash.
The Los Angeles Lakers have absorbed all the momentum they could possibly dream of after the first two games of the 2026 NBA playoffs. No one believed they would hear (or read) these words just a few weeks after April 2: No Luka Doncic, no Austin Reaves. No problem. Of course, that was the day […] The post Lakers Get Huge Boost as Rockets Announce Kevin Durant Injury News Before Game 3 appeared first on Heavy Sports.
On Wednesday, LeBron James scored 28 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 101-94 win over Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets, taking a 2-0 series lead in the process. We’ll see where it goes from here, but considering how the 2025-2026 NBA season started for James and the Lakers, their run towards…
There hasn’t been an official update on the timeline for Luka Doncic’s return to the court — but there was an encouraging sign before the Lakers traveled to Houston. Doncic was seen going through light shooting drills with assistant coach Greg St. Jean and head video coordinator Michael Wexler after the Lakers’ practice on Thursday...
The Los Angeles Lakers are at a place (let’s face it) they probably weren’t expecting to be a week ago: up 2-0 in the first round of the NBA playoffs. Up to 2-0 in the playoffs? Against the massively favored Houston Rockets? That can’t be. Oh yes, it can. No Luka Doncic, no Austin Reaves. […] The post Lakers Gain Major Advantage After Kevin Durant News Ahead of Game 3 appeared first on Heavy Sports.
The Los Angeles Lakers are already without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.
LOS ANGELES – Coming into their opening round playoff series against the Houston Rockets, the Los Angeles Lakers knew that limiting All-Star big man Alperen Sengun was going to be a major point of focus. Through the Lakers’ first two games of the playoffs, Deandre Ayton has done an incredible job matching up with his […] The post Deandre Ayton reveals what he couldn’t wait to show in the playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Los Angeles Lakers are facing a “mixed bag” of injury updates as they prepare for a crucial Game 3 against the Houston Rockets. According to Shams Charania of ESPN, there are conflicting views within the organization regarding the return timelines for their injured stars. While Austin Reaves has started on-court progressions and seems close […] The post Lakers’ Luka Doncic spotted at practice ahead of Game 3 vs Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Rockets drew sharp criticism from Kendrick Perkins, who called their play “embarrassing." They trail the Lakers 0-2 in the first round.
The First Take crew is convinced that LeBron James is getting closer to the GOAT status and Michael Jordan's legacy.
Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka limited Reed Sheppard to 10 minutes during Tuesday’s 101-94 Game 2 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. However, he hinted at an expanded role for the second-year guard moving forward amid his team’s offensive struggles. “Definitely up from [ten minutes],” Udoka told The Houston Chronicle’s Varun Shankar on Thursday […] The post Rockets’ Ime Udoka makes Reed Sheppard admission after Game 2 benching appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ESPN insider Brian Windhorst sheds light on a meeting that he had with his bosses about Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James.
