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The Los Angeles Lakers got beaten fair and square by the Houston Rockets in Game 4 of their first-round series, with LA suffering its first defeat of the 2026 NBA playoffs in a 115-96 loss. While the Lakers are still in a commanding position to say the least, as they are bringing a 3-1 series […] The post Lakers’ Marcus Smart, Luke Kennard hit with hefty fines for Game 4 comments appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Los Angeles Lakers enter Sunday’s Game 4 against the Houston Rockets looking like a team with plenty of new goals in mind. Los Angeles secured convincing victories in the first three games of the series, with the newly-installed trio of LeBron James, Luke Kennard and Marcus Smart continuing to thrive. The Lakers were playing against a […] The post Lakers Announce Eye-Popping News Before Game 4 vs Rockets appeared first on Heavy Sports.
LOS ANGELES – By now there’s no question that the Los Angeles Lakers’ acquisition of Luke Kennard was the steal of the trade deadline. Kennard has been invaluable to the team during the playoffs in their opening round series against the Houston Rockets. Lakers head coach JJ Redick has put Luke Kennard at point guard, […] The post Luke Kennard claps back at critics who demanded more aggression appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Lakers made just one minor move at the 2026 NBA trade deadline, but Luke Kennard, Rui Hachimura and team chemistry are proving why standing pat was the right call despite all the outside noise.
The Houston Rockets are trying to find the best way to play winning basketball as the Los Angeles Lakers lead their series 2-0. Alperen Sengun, Kevin Durant, and Co. have felt like they’ve played the right way, and yet they trail the team they were favored to defeat in the series without Luka Doncic or […] The post Alperen Sengun identifies only issue vs. Lakers that led to 0-2 hole appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Los Angeles Lakers hope to take a 3-0 series lead while the Houston Rockets hope to avoid a 3-0 hole. The First Round continues, and two teams in the Western Conference square off. It’s time to check out our NBA Playoffs odds series and make a Lakers-Rockets Game 3 prediction and pick. The Lakers […] The post Lakers vs. Rockets 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 3 prediction, odds, pick appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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 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 riding high after two wins over the Houston Rockets to start the 2026 NBA playoffs. Losing a pair of stars to same-day injuries a few weeks ago dampened the hope on this Lakers season, but here the team is winning when it matters most behind key contributions of two unassuming […] The post Lakers Get Key Free Agency Update on Luke Kennard, Marcus Smart Amid Playoffs appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Ime Udoka's comments about Reed Sheppard's limited playing time raise questions about whether he has a game plan to maximize Reed's potential
“Took 9 seasons for an NBA coaching staff to figure out" - Ex-NBA player says JJ Redick is the first coach to unlock Luke Kennard's game Basketball Network
Houston Rockets fans get a big Kevin Durant update ahead of their team's Game 2 clash against the Los Angeles Lakers.
The Los Angeles Lakers announced news about Luke Kennard after his playoff-high scoring night before Game 2 of their series vs the Rockets. The post Lakers Make Luke Kennard Announcement Ahead Of Game 2 Vs Rockets appeared first on Heavy Sports.
On Tuesday night, the Los Angeles Lakers will play Game 2 of their first-round playoff series with the Houston Rockets (at home).The Lakers are coming off a 107-98 win (in Game 1) on Saturday.Luke Kennard went off for 27 points while shooting 5/5 from three-point range.Lakers Legend Magic Johnson Makes Bold StatementBefore Game 2, Basketball […] The post NBA Legend Magic Johnson Makes Bold Statement Before Rockets-Lakers Game appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Both the Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets may be without multiple key players in Game 2 of their first-round playoff matchup on Tuesday.
Two players have exceeded all expectations, while one is failing to meet them. Who are the surprise stories of the NBA Playoffs so far?
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Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic is back with the team in LA after seeking treatment in Europe for his hamstring injury.
As LeBron James led the Los Angeles Lakers to a Game 1 win over the Houston Rockets in the first round of the NBA Playoffs, there could be some more excitement from the fanbase on the team’s chances. Helped by a monster performance for the Lakers from Luke Kennard, analyst Bill Simmons would troll fans […] The post Bill Simmons trolling Lakers fans’ false hope for playoff run appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Los Angeles Lakers needed other players to step up down the stretch before the NBA Playoffs. King James can still take over games, but those moments are getting fewer and farther between, which gives other players a chance to step up. In addition to that, a rash of injuries allowed players like Luke Kennard […] The post Lakers’ Jaxson Hayes has had Luke Kennard stock for over a decade appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Los Angeles Lakers surprised most by taking down the Houston Rockets in Game 1 of their first round NBA playoff series despite playing without superstar Luka Doncic and star guard Austin Reaves. Even without superstar Kevin Durant in the Rockets lineup, LeBron James was his usual, dominant self via his all-around capabilities, but it […] The post JJ Redick reveals strategy behind Luke Kennard’s monster Game 1 performance vs. Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints.
LeBron James and the No. 4 seed Los Angeles Lakers took care of business in their opening game of the 2026 NBA Playoffs, defeating the No. 5 seed Houston Rockets, who were without Kevin Durant, 107-98 in Game 1 of the first-round matchup. Now, the Lakers will look to take a 2-0 series lead as they ...
The Los Angeles Lakers are trying to stay afloat in the NBA playoffs despite playing with a short-handed roster. Both the Lakers and Houston Rockets were missing stars in Game 1 of their series, however. For LA, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves did not play due to injuries while Kevin Durant was out ...
