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Deandre Ayton reveals what he couldn’t wait to show in the playoffs

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.

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Alperen Sengun for Giannis Antetokounmpo chatter grows as Rockets sputter

A potential trade featuring Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun and Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo seems to be gaining plenty of interest. Sengun is going through his second playoff appearance while Antetokounmpo is watching from home after Milwaukee failed to qualify for the postseason. However, Houston suffered a Game 1 upset loss to the Los […] The post Alperen Sengun for Giannis Antetokounmpo chatter grows as Rockets sputter appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Alperen Sengun reacts to viral LeBron James video from Game 1 vs. Lakers

The Houston Rockets are hopeful for a bounce-back Game 2 performance after a very disappointing Game 1 against LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. In particular, the Rockets need much more from All-Star center Alperen Sengun. In a Game 1 that saw Kevin Durant sidelined due to a bruised right knee, Sengun finished with […] The post Alperen Sengun reacts to viral LeBron James video from Game 1 vs. Lakers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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“At This Moment, Houston Went 1-0 Down”: Fans React to Alperen Sengun’s Humbled Gesture After Seeing LeBron James Walk By

Fans reacted on social media after a video showed Alperen Sengun appearing to stand for LeBron James before the Rockets' Game 1 loss to the Lakers.

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Rockets star Kevin Durant’s face said it all during ill-fated pre-Game 1 workout

On Saturday night, the Houston Rockets dropped into an 0-1 hole in their first round series against the Los Angeles Lakers with a tough road loss in Game 1 by a score of 107-98. While Kevin Durant had been listed as questionable heading into the weekend, many fans were surprised to learn that the star […] The post Rockets star Kevin Durant’s face said it all during ill-fated pre-Game 1 workout appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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3 Rockets most to blame for Game 1 loss to Lakers

On Saturday evening, the Houston Rockets hit the road to take on the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 1 of their first round playoff series, and they ended up laying an egg, scoring just 98 points en route to a loss. The Rockets were playing this one without Kevin Durant, who sat out due to […] The post 3 Rockets most to blame for Game 1 loss to Lakers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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What Ime Udoka said about Kevin Durant’s injury before Rockets’ Game 1 embarrassment vs. Lakers

On Saturday evening, the Houston Rockets fell behind 0-1 in their series vs the Los Angeles Lakers with an ugly defeat in Game 1 on the road. Many fans were surprised to learn that Rockets star Kevin Durant would be out of the lineup for this one due to a knee injury suffered in practice […] The post What Ime Udoka said about Kevin Durant’s injury before Rockets’ Game 1 embarrassment vs. Lakers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Ime Udoka’s message to Alperen Sengun after the Rockets historically bad Game 1 vs. Lakers

The Houston Rockets are seeking answers after suffering a 107-98 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 1, a match notable for LeBron James’ strategic secrecy and an unusually perplexing box score. James, who ran the Lakers’ offense with eight assists in the first quarter while Luka Doncic was absent, refrained from disclosing the […] The post Ime Udoka’s message to Alperen Sengun after the Rockets historically bad Game 1 vs. Lakers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rockets’ Kenny Smith blasts Houston for lack of Game 1 plan vs. Lakers

Following the Houston Rockets’ 107-98 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers in their playoff opener Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena, Kenny Smith went off on the team, questioning whether they entered Game 1 with any clear structure on either end of the floor. The former Rockets guard pointed directly to a lack of execution, arguing […] The post Rockets’ Kenny Smith blasts Houston for lack of Game 1 plan vs. Lakers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers’ Marcus Smart drops 3 word take on LeBron James’ importance vs. Rockets

The Los Angeles Lakers opened their first-round playoff series with a 107-98 Game 1 win over the Houston Rockets on Saturday night, thanks to efficiency, ball movement, and a commendable performance from multiple contributors. LeBron James finished with 19 points, 13 assists, eight rebounds, and two steals, orchestrating the Lakers’ attack as the primary facilitator. He […] The post Lakers’ Marcus Smart drops 3 word take on LeBron James’ importance vs. Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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