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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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Lakers’ LeBron James Sends Strong Warning to Rockets After Game 1 Win

The Los Angeles Lakers are without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. The Houston Rockets were without Kevin Durant, who was a late scratch with a right knee contusion. On paper, Game 1 of their first-round series on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena had every reason to be a mess.It was not. LeBron James made sure […] The post Lakers’ LeBron James Sends Strong Warning to Rockets After Game 1 Win appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Details emerge on Kevin Durant’s sudden knee injury

Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka has shed light on Kevin Durant’s surprising injury diagnosis to begin the playoffs. Durant was sidelined on Saturday for the Rockets’ series-opening loss against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Calif. The 16-time All-Star was questionable coming into the contest due to a knee contusion … The post Details emerge on Kevin Durant’s sudden knee injury appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Jabari Smith Jr. Hit With Unexpected Transition Take Foul After Collision With LeBron James

The Houston Rockets stumbled in their first playoffs game this season. The Los Angeles Lakers handed them a 107-98 loss in Game 1 of the first round of the playoffs. Without Kevin Durant in the lineup, Houston’s young stars, including Jabari Smith Jr., had to take much pressure on their shoulders to tackle LeBron James’ …

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Kevin Durant injury changes everything: The Lakers could win this

The Lakers could actually win this thing.  They went from being the quivering dogs in the corner to becoming wolves. The transformation happened 1 ½ hours before tipoff when they found out that Kevin Durant was sidelined for Game 1 of their first-round playoff series against the Rockets because of a right knee injury.  The Rockets’ Kevin...

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CJ McCollum claims Jalen Brunson faked being hurt by nut shot in Game 1

CJ McCollum feels Jalen Brunson’s Game 1 performance was better suited for Broadway rather than a basketball court. The Atlanta Hawks guard was assessed a controversial technical foul in Game 1 of his team’s first-round series against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan, N.Y. McCollum took a jump shot while being … The post CJ McCollum claims Jalen Brunson faked being hurt by nut shot in Game 1 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Stephen A. Smith branded as ‘fake’ Knicks fan after he ditched Game 1 for different event

Stephen A. Smith was spotted at a marquee event on Saturday, but it wasn’t the New York Knicks’ postseason opener. The ESPN personality was seen at Day 1 of WrestleMania 42 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nev. Smith got booed heavily by the tens of thousands of WWE fans in attendance. They really booed … The post Stephen A. Smith branded as ‘fake’ Knicks fan after he ditched Game 1 for different event appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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"Nobody had ever seen anything like that" – Joakim Noah compares Victor Wembanyama to legends, backs Spurs' playoff run – Basketball Network

"Nobody had ever seen anything like that" - Joakim Noah compares Victor Wembanyama to legends, backs Spurs' playoff run  Basketball Network

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Knicks’ Mike Brown hates ringing phones more than ‘hack-a-Mitch Robinson’

Mike Brown went viral for his reaction towards a ringing phone during the postgame press conference of the New York Knicks’ Game 1 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday night. Brown was answering a question about Mitchell Robinson, who missed three of his four free throws as Atlanta attempted the “Hack-a-Mitch” strategy. He was […] The post Knicks’ Mike Brown hates ringing phones more than ‘hack-a-Mitch Robinson’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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