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Luka Doncic Willing To Pay Ejection Fine For Adou Thiero

Game 4 of the first round series between the Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets saw some tensions boil over down the stretch. A minor late-game altercation with about a minute remaining led to Lakers rookie Adou Thiero and Rockets guard Aaron Holiday both getting ejected.

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JJ Redick So Locked In He Accidentally Walks Straight Into Fans’ Shooting Challenge

Shooting challenges for fans add an exciting twist to game day, offering a chance to win prizes and break the tension of intense matchups. Recently, a lighthearted moment unfolded involving Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick during a fan challenge during a game against the Houston Rockets.

Los Angeles Lakers News / A to Z Sports / April 27

Dalton Knecht finally tossed a tiny bone by JJ Redick, and he made the most of it in Lakers’ loss

The former Tennessee standout finally made his playoff debut this season, and he did a little bit with the few minutes that his head coach finally gave him.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Total Pro Sports / April 27

LeBron James Calls Out Controversial Adou Thiero Ejection That Left Him Frustrated

The Los Angeles Lakers made waves in their first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets by clinching three straight victories, all while missing their star players Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.

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The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history

In the NBA, it's all about showing up and showing out in the posteason. With that in mind, here are the 25 greatest NBA playoff games of all time.

NBA News / Total Pro Sports / April 27

Marcus Smart Goes Off on Referee After Controversial Adou Thiero Ejection Sparks More Drama During Lakers-Rockets

LeBron James’ time in the NBA might be coming to an end soon. But before that, the Los Angeles Lakers would want to hand him a fifth NBA ring. Playing in the postseason against the Houston Rockets, the purple and gold brigade looked confident.

LeBron James News / Lakers Nation / April 27

LeBron James Blames Lakers’ Game 4 Loss On Turnovers

The Los Angeles Lakers have emphasized avoiding turnovers and giving up offensive rebounds throughout their series with the Houston Rockets, but they were points of weakness in a 115-96 loss in Game 4.

NBA News / Lakers Nation / April 27

Deandre Ayton Gives Vantage Point Of Ejection After Hit On Alperen Sengun

Deandre Ayton was ejected in the third quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers’ Game 4 loss to the Houston Rockets after appearing to elbow Alperen Sengun in the head on the latter’s drive to the basket.

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The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career

LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.

Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / April 27

Fans’ tone on Bronny James shifts after Lakers’ 115-96 loss to Rockets

The Los Angeles Lakers endured a difficult night against the Houston Rockets on Sunday, missing their chance to complete a series sweep against Ime Udoka’s side.

Marcus Smart News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 27

Lakers’ Marcus Smart needed just 1 word to describe post-Game 4 trash talk with Rockets

With his doggedness and tenacity, Marcus Smart was an unlikely hero for the Los Angeles Lakers in their first three wins against the Houston Rockets in their first-round series in the playoffs.

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Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / April 27

Luka Doncic continuing to progress

The Los Angeles Lakers have found a way to manage in their first round series against the Houston Rockets despite their top two scorers Luka Doncic (left hamstring strain) and Austin Reaves (left oblique muscle strain) being out with injuries.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 27

Why Lakers’ JJ Redick disagrees with Deandre Ayton’s Game 4 ejection

The Los Angeles Lakers suffered a big blow when Deandre Ayton was thrown out in the third quarter against the Houston Rockets in Game 4 of their first-round clash in the playoffs at Toyota Center on Sunday.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / April 27

LeBron James suffers an embarrassing low for the first time in his NBA career

LeBron James is an incredible ageless wonder, but he can’t always beat Father Time. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar forward lost one of those battles on Sunday.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 27

Lakers’ JJ Redick pinpoints flaw that can be addressed once Austin Reaves returns

The Los Angeles Lakers have failed to complete the series sweep against the Houston Rockets, as they scuffled almost all night long and fell off the pace entirely in the third quarter.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / April 27

LeBron James Doesn't Hide His Anger Over Lakers Teammate's Ejection

The Los Angeles Lakers didn't have the best day on Sunday. Not only were they blown out by the Houston Rockets in Game 4 of their NBA playoff series, but the Purple and Gold also saw two of their players ejected during the contest.

Deandre Ayton News / Fadeaway World / April 27

Deandre Ayton Admits Lakers Are Angry After Rockets Loss; Remains Fired Up For Game 5

Sunday night’s game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Houston Rockets was scrappy to say the least. Tempers flared as three players were ejected over the course of the game, but Lakers big man Deandre Ayton seems quite hyped about this event.

NBA News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / April 27

3 Takeaways from Lakers Blowout 115-96 Loss to Rockets in Game 4

The Los Angeles Lakers entered Toyota Center with an ideal chance to sweep the Houston Rockets and move on to the second round of the NBA playoffs. Instead, they walked out of Houston with a humbling 115–96 defeat, their first loss of this series, as the Rockets fought back to keep their playoff hopes alive.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / April 26

Lakers HC JJ Redick provides update on Luka Doncic's injury recovery

Somewhere along the line in the playoffs, things start to become slightly less rational. Minutes get longer, rotations get shorter and seemingly any injury is handled with more hopeful prognoses than it likely deserves.

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Timberwolves take 3-1 series lead vs. Nuggets, but suffer major injuries

Injuries to Anthony Edwards, Donte DiVincenzo will test Timberwolves' depth as they aim to make third straight WCF trip

NBA decides on punishments for Nuggets-Timberwolves Game 4 fight

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Luke Kennard News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 26

Luke Kennard claps back at critics who demanded more aggression

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.