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Kennard’s 27 Points and LeBron’s Double-Double Lift Lakers Over Rockets in Playoff Opener

The Los Angeles Lakers opened the 2026 NBA Playoffs with a 107-98 win over the Houston Rockets on Sunday at Crypto.com Arena, taking a 1-0 lead in their best-of-seven first-round series. Los Angeles e...

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April 19, 2026
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Lakers capitalize on Durant absence, secure Game 1 win over Rockets

The Los Angeles Lakers opened the 2026 NBA Playoffs with a 107-98 victory over the Houston Rockets on April 18 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Both teams entered Game 1 shorthanded. Los Angeles re...

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April 19, 2026
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LeBron James Says Oklahoma City Is Team to Beat for Another NBA Title

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James believes the Oklahoma City Thunder are the leading contenders to win this season’s NBA championship. Speaking on the “Mind the Game” podcast after analyst Steve...

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April 19, 2026
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Giannis Antetokounmpo Says He Prefers Miami Over Los Angeles Amid Free-Agency Speculation

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo made clear he is not a fan of Los Angeles while speaking on the YouTube channel “Gogis Garage,” stating he would rather spend time in Miami than in L.A. D...

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April 19, 2026
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Redick Urges Lakers to ‘Elevate’ Play While Doncic and Reaves Recover

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick will open the Western Conference first round against the Houston Rockets on Saturday without his two leading scorers, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. Both guards...

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April 19, 2026
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Rockets Star Kevin Durant Ruled Out In Game 1 Vs. Lakers

Kevin Durant Sidelined for Game 1 Against Lakers with Right Knee Contusion rockets-kevin-durant-out-game-1-vs-lakers The Houston Rockets ruled out forward Kevin Durant for Saturday’s Game 1 of the fir...

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April 18, 2026
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Lakers list only Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves as out for Game 1 against Rockets

The Los Angeles Lakers will open their first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets with a nearly full roster. The club’s official injury report confirms that only Luka Doncic (left hamstrin...

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April 18, 2026
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Lakers News: Jarred Vanderbilt Discusses Guarding Rockets’ Kevin Durant & Importance Of Rebounding

Jarred Vanderbilt Stresses Team Defense and Rebounding Ahead of Lakers-Rockets Playoff Clash lakers-vanderbilt-focus-on-durant-rebounding-vs-rockets LOS ANGELES — With the Los Angeles Lakers preparing...

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April 17, 2026
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Jake LaRavia Explains the Elaborate Pregame Ritual Uniting the Lakers

Los Angeles Lakers forward Jake LaRavia has pulled back the curtain on the team’s increasingly famous pregame routine, a multi-step sequence that has circulated widely on social media throughout the s...

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April 17, 2026
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JJ Redick Gives Reality About Deandre Ayton’s Importance To Lakers

JJ Redick says Deandre Ayton is vital to Lakers’ playoff hopes jj-redick-says-deandre-ayton-critical-for-lakers-playoff-push Head coach JJ Redick has labeled Deandre Ayton the Los Angeles Lakers’ deci...

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April 17, 2026
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Lakers vs Rockets Game 2 brings star-studded crowd with Matthew Stafford, Will Ferrell, Shannon Sharpe and more
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Rookie VJ Edgecombe’s 30-10 double propels 76ers past Celtics, evens series
April 22, 2026
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Landry Shamet’s Difficult Stretch Continues as Knicks Face Hawks
April 22, 2026
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Featured Posts

1
Lakers vs Rockets Game 2 brings star-studded crowd with Matthew Stafford, Will Ferrell, Shannon Sharpe and more
April 22, 2026
2
Rookie VJ Edgecombe’s 30-10 double propels 76ers past Celtics, evens series
April 22, 2026
3
Landry Shamet’s Difficult Stretch Continues as Knicks Face Hawks
April 22, 2026
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