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Houston Rockets

Lakers’ defensive intensity puts Rockets in stranglehold, formidable deficit

Apr 22, 2026 @ 3:15pm
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
NY Post Sports

Kevin Durant thought he saw the best version of the Lakers’ defense a month ago. After the Lakers beat the Rockets on March 18 in Houston for the second time in three days, Durant said, “This is the best version of their defense that they’re gonna bring out against us … if we do play...

Read moreLakers’ defensive intensity puts Rockets in stranglehold, formidable deficit

Rockets Get Destroyed by Kendrick Perkins After Game Two Collapse

Apr 22, 2026 @ 2:57pm
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
Athlon Sports

Houston Rockets' performance brutally broken down by Kendrick Perkins after falling behind 2-0 in the series.

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‘Dumbest, Most Selfish Team’ – NBA Champion Goes Ballistic On Rockets After Game 2 Loss vs. Lakers

Apr 22, 2026 @ 1:20pm
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
Pro Football Network

Former NBA star Kendrick Perkins lambasted the Houston Rockets after their Game 2 loss against the Los Angeles Lakers.

Read more‘Dumbest, Most Selfish Team’ – NBA Champion Goes Ballistic On Rockets After Game 2 Loss vs. Lakers

‘Greatness, Man’ — NBA World Reacts to LeBron James’ Historic Game 2 Performance vs. Rockets

Apr 22, 2026 @ 1:15pm
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
Pro Football Network

LeBron James leaves the NBA world awestruck by his historic masterclass in the Lakers' Game 2 win vs. Houston.

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Former NBA Champion Rips Houston Rockets as “Dumbest” and “Most Selfish” Team in Postseason

Apr 22, 2026 @ 1:13pm
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
Total Pro Sports

Kendrick Perkins blasts the Houston Rockets as the dumbest, most selfish postseason team, criticizes Ime Udoka while praising JJ Redick for outcoaching him after Game 2 loss.

Read moreFormer NBA Champion Rips Houston Rockets as “Dumbest” and “Most Selfish” Team in Postseason

“Don’t Even Know What That Was About”: LeBron James’ Viral Reverse Dunk in Game 2 Has Him Just As Shocked As Everyone 

Apr 22, 2026 @ 12:00pm
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
College Football Network

LeBron James surprised himself, among many fans, with his two-handed reverse windmill dunk during Tuesday's Houston Rockets-LA Lakers clash.

Read more“Don’t Even Know What That Was About”: LeBron James’ Viral Reverse Dunk in Game 2 Has Him Just As Shocked As Everyone 

Jabari Smith Jr. Nearly Confronts Abusive Lakers Fan After Rockets’ Game 2 Loss

Apr 22, 2026 @ 11:18am
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
Total Pro Sports

Jabari Smith Jr. nearly confronts an abusive Lakers fan after the Houston Rockets’ Game 2 loss, highlighting rising frustration as JJ Redick’s squad leads 2-0 in the series.

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LeBron James takes a jab at Kevin Durant’s real height

Apr 22, 2026 @ 8:14am
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
Larry Brown Sports

LeBron James knows that height is a touchy subject for Kevin Durant. While talking about the threat that Houston Rockets star forward Durant presents to the Los Angeles Lakers, James brought up a particular topic that’s often viewed with intrigue — KD’s height. “It’s still a tall challenge, a seven-foot-tall one, too. I know he don’t … The post LeBron James takes a jab at Kevin Durant’s real height appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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“Watch Out for KD’s Burner Tonight”: NBA Fans Mock Kevin Durant and Rockets After Trailing 0-2 Without Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves

Apr 22, 2026 @ 5:55am
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
College Football Network

Kevin Durant and his team are now staring at a 0-2 series deficit. This prompted fans to evoke the allegations of Durant's latest burner account.

Read more“Watch Out for KD’s Burner Tonight”: NBA Fans Mock Kevin Durant and Rockets After Trailing 0-2 Without Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves

“HE SAID HE AIN’T CLINT CAPELA”: Lakers Fans Go Bonkers as Deandre Ayton Dunks Over Rockets Backup Big Amid Beef

Apr 22, 2026 @ 4:13am
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
College Football Network

Fans add more hype to Deandre Ayton's beef with Clint Capela following the LA Lakers center's dunk over his Houston Rockets opponent.

Read more“HE SAID HE AIN’T CLINT CAPELA”: Lakers Fans Go Bonkers as Deandre Ayton Dunks Over Rockets Backup Big Amid Beef

LeBron James reacts to people's disbelief in his reverse dunk against the Rockets – sportingnews.com

Apr 22, 2026 @ 2:33am
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
Sporting News

LeBron James reacts to people's disbelief in his reverse dunk against the Rockets  sportingnews.com

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AJ Dybantsa’s Courtside Appearance at Lakers-Rockets Game Revives No. 25 Pick Talk

Apr 22, 2026 @ 12:46am
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
Total Pro Sports

Despite only having the 25th-best odds in the 2026 NBA Draft, can the Los Angeles Lakers acquire AJ Dyabantsa via a trade? They are hoping for that scenario after the BYU standout showed up in game two in LA.

Read moreAJ Dybantsa’s Courtside Appearance at Lakers-Rockets Game Revives No. 25 Pick Talk

Lakers' LeBron James Draws Attention After Alperen Sengun Moment During Playoff Game

Apr 22, 2026 @ 12:41am
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
Athlon Sports

LeBron James had everyone talking after a heated moment during Lakers' Playoff game against the Houston Rockets.

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Lakers Honor Luka Doncic vs Rockets as Injury Concern Looms

Apr 22, 2026 @ 12:02am
BasketballNBADallas MavericksGolden State WarriorsHouston RocketsLos Angeles LakersMiami HeatOklahoma City Thunder
Heavy

As the Los Angeles Lakers work on gaining a two-game lead over the Houston Rockets, they took some time to honor their superstar guard, Luka Doncic, on the court. In street clothes, Doncic accepted his NBA scoring champion trophy at center court at Crypto.com Arena. via Dave McMenamin, ESPN: The Lakers presented Luka Doncic with […] The post Lakers Honor Luka Doncic vs Rockets as Injury Concern Looms appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Rockets’ Kevin Durant joins elite NBA company with 5,000th career playoff point

Apr 22, 2026 @ 12:02am
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
ClutchPoints

After much uncertainty, Kevin Durant was able to suit up for the Houston Rockets in Game 2 of their 2026 NBA playoffs first-round clash against the Los Angeles Lakers. A knee injury ruled Durant out minutes before tip-off in their Game 1 loss to the Lakers, but his return for Game 2 is auspicious for […] The post Rockets’ Kevin Durant joins elite NBA company with 5,000th career playoff point appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Magic Johnson Sends Urgent Message Ahead of Lakers’ Game 2 Clash With Rockets

Apr 21, 2026 @ 11:52pm
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
Total Pro Sports

Former Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson wants his former team to take control of their series against the Houston Rockets. Can LeBron James and the rest of LA's players go up 2-0 before heading to Houston?

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Lakers' Gesture For Luka Doncic in Game 2 After Return From Europe

Apr 21, 2026 @ 11:30pm
BasketballNBADallas MavericksHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
Athlon Sports

The Los Angeles Lakers showed Luka Doncic how much he means to them after his return to LA.

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Rockets’ Kevin Durant looks 100 percent on perfect pull up 3

Apr 21, 2026 @ 11:18pm
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
ClutchPoints

The Houston Rockets knew they were in trouble after a lackluster Game 1, but having Kevin Durant back in the lineup changes everything. After missing the series opener with a nagging knee contusion, Durant returned for Game 2 on Tuesday night at Crypto.com Arena and looked every bit like the superstar the Rockets need to […] The post Rockets’ Kevin Durant looks 100 percent on perfect pull up 3 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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JJ Redick throws cold water on recent Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves injury updates

Apr 21, 2026 @ 10:41pm
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
ClutchPoints

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers are looking to take a commanding 2-0 lead in their opening round playoff series against the Houston Rockets, and if they want to win this series they’re likely going to have to do so short-handed. Despite a recent report suggesting that Austin Reaves in particular was inching closer […] The post JJ Redick throws cold water on recent Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves injury updates appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Read moreJJ Redick throws cold water on recent Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves injury updates

AJ Dybantsa rolls up for Lakers-Rockets Game 2

Apr 21, 2026 @ 10:20pm
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
ClutchPoints

AJ Dybantsa is determined to become a future fixture of the NBA, but before that journey officially begins this summer, he wants to get an up-close look at two of the generation’s defining players. The projected top-three draft pick is in Crypto.com Arena to watch Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets battle LeBron James and […] The post AJ Dybantsa rolls up for Lakers-Rockets Game 2 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers Coach JJ Redick Reacts to Unwanted Luka Doncic News

Apr 21, 2026 @ 10:03pm
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
Athlon Sports

Luka Doncic is still out of action for coach JJ Redick and the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 2 against the Houston Rockets on Tuesday night. The six-time All-Star is still working his way back from a Grade 2 left hamstring strain, and there is no guarantee that he will be able to return for the NBA ...

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Lakers provide update on stars guards Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves

Apr 21, 2026 @ 9:54pm
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
NY Post Sports

Even though there isn’t an update on the return-to-play timelines for either of the Lakers injured star guards, coach JJ Redick shared encouraging news about Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves ahead of Tuesday’s Game 2 against the Rockets. 

Read moreLakers provide update on stars guards Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves

Kevin Durant Development Emerges After 1 Missed Game Against Lakers

Apr 21, 2026 @ 9:52pm
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
Athlon Sports

Houston Rockets fans get a big Kevin Durant update ahead of their team's Game 2 clash against the Los Angeles Lakers.

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Rockets get update on Kevin Durant’s status for Game 2

Apr 21, 2026 @ 9:48pm
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
Larry Brown Sports

The Houston Rockets are about to get a Kevin Durant-sized boost for Game 2 of their first-round series against the Los Angeles Lakers. Durant is reportedly planning to make his series debut on Tuesday in Game 2 after missing the opener due to injury. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Rockets’ medical staff has fully … The post Rockets get update on Kevin Durant’s status for Game 2 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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