Injury-Hit Lakers Enter Playoffs as Underdogs Against Rockets
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The Los Angeles Lakers will open their postseason run against the Houston Rockets on April 18, 2026, carrying a depleted lineup that has made them the underdogs in the Western Conference matchup.
The Lakers’ current injury issues leave the Rockets favored to advance, yet observers note that Los Angeles still possesses enough experience to remain a credible threat in the series.
Source: New York Post
