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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.
Will Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic play in Game 3 against the Houston Rockets?
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.
LeBron James cited hilarious meme to sum up blooming chemistry with Marcus Smart.
Fans add more hype to Deandre Ayton's beef with Clint Capela following the LA Lakers center's dunk over his Houston Rockets opponent.
Lakers guard Marcus Smart has ample playoff experience and is putting it to use in place of Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. The post Lakers Veteran Takes ‘Swiss Army’ Role to Replace Luka Doncic appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Shannon Sharpe raises concerns of major weakness despite Lakers win over the Houston Rockets.
Magic Johnson thinks the Lakers can win their playoff series against the Rockets, but LeBron James will need all the help he can get.
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.
LOS ANGELES – Experience matters in the NBA playoffs, and for the Los Angeles Lakers, they have quite a bit of it. Even with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves sidelined indefinitely, Lakers head coach JJ Redick can go down his roster when it comes to experience he can count on. Prior to Game 1 of […] The post JJ Redick says quiet part out loud about Lakers’ playoff experience appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The thought of being back on this stage had Deandre Ayton’s blood boiling. He quipped that he was ready to do backflips out of excitement because of what was ahead for him and the Lakers. That’s how much Ayton is relishing the opportunity to be a part of the NBA playoffs again, with the Lakers...
LOS ANGELES – The injuries to Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves have called Bronny James into action for the Los Angeles Lakers’ opening-round series of the NBA playoffs against the Houston Rockets. James was thrust into the lineup towards the end of the regular season amid the injuries, and he figures to be part of […] The post The vet Bronny James is studying before Game 1 vs. Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Lakers receive a surprising playoff outlook from three-time NBA champion ahead of their series vs the Rockets. The post Lakers Get Surprising Take From 3-Time NBA Champion Ahead of Rockets Series appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Lakers' Luka Dončić, Austin Reaves dealing with injury issues going into their first-round Western Conference series with the Houston Rockets.
With the Los Angeles Lakers being without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves for the foreseeable future, Bronny James is in line to receive regular playing time during the team’s upcoming opening round series of the NBA playoffs against the Houston Rockets. Following Lakers practice on Thursday, LeBron James reflected on what it means to be […] The post LeBron James’ message on playing in playoffs with Bronny is priceless appeared first on ClutchPoints.
LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers know their opening round series of the NBA playoffs against the Houston Rockets is going to be physical. The Rockets are a team that thrives on physicality and is going to look to set the tone in that regard in Game 1. For Rui Hachimura, increased physicality in […] The post Rui Hachimura’s stern warning ahead of Game 1 vs. Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Lakers star LeBron James has been to the play-in tournament three times, and he's quite happy to not be going back. The post Lakers’ LeBron James Makes Feelings on Play-In Tournament Clear appeared first on Heavy Sports.
LOS ANGELES – Looking back at the offseason, the Los Angeles Lakers’ signing of Marcus Smart flew under the radar. He joined the team after agreeing to a buyout with the Washington Wizards, and coming off a bit of a down year, the signing didn’t register must fanfare. Fast-forward to the present day as the […] The post Marcus Smart reveals secret to being a leader in the NBA appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Lakers guard Marcus Smart has seen Kevin Durant in the playoffs before and he called the experience 'brutal' as LA prepares for the Rockets. The post Lakers Starter Gives ‘Brutal’ Outlook on Kevin Durant Ahead of Playoffs appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Deandre Ayton reacts in disbelief after a reporter reveals the Lakers’ first-round playoff clash with the Houston Rockets mid-interview, admitting he had no idea about the announced matchup.
"It's Brutal": Marcus Smart Doesn't Mince Words on Facing Playoff Kevin Durant Sportskeeda
The Los Angeles Lakers enter the 2026 NBA playoffs after finishing the regular season 53-29, securing the No. 4 seed in the Western Conference with a 131-107 win over the Utah Jazz on Sunday night. That result locked in a first-round matchup against the Houston Rockets. Although the Lakers won the season series 2-1 against […] The post Lakers’ Marcus Smart gets 100% real about facing Kevin Durant in the playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
