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'I was nervous': LeBron James Remembers First Playoff Game He Ever Played

Today, it may be startling for many to hear that even LeBron James gets nervous on the court. But that wasn’t the case when ‘King James’ appeared in his first NBA playoff game in 2006.

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Lakers Star Luka Doncic Not Named NBA MVP Finalist

The NBA announced the MVP finalists for the 2025-26 season, which were Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder, Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs and Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets.

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The 'NBA playoff double-doubles' quiz

How many of the NBA players with at least 60 double-doubles in the playoffs can you name in five minutes?

The 'Youngest 40-point NBA games' quiz

The 'NBA Finals MVPs' quiz

The 'NBA minutes-per-game leaders' quiz

Luke Kennard News / Athlon Sports / April 19

Luke Kennard Sends Strong Message After Big Game for Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers got a big Game 1 win against the Houston Rockets, 107-98, led by Luke Kennard. The 2025-26 NBA three-point percentage leader scored a game-high 27 points.

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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.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / April 19

Adam Silver makes a notable prediction about LeBron James

Adam Silver thinks that he can see the vision when it comes to LeBron James. The NBA commissioner Silver appeared this week on WFAN Sports Radio in New York and was asked about the Los Angeles Lakers star James and James’ future plans.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / April 19

NBA Notes: Lakers, LeBron James, Nuggets, Jamal Murray, Timberwolves

The Lakers didn’t waste their break. They used it. Already dealing with injuries to Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, Los Angeles caught another shift before Game 1 when Kevin Durant was ruled out for Houston.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / April 19

LeBron James Reacts To Sharing Court With Bronny In Playoffs

Playoff basketball is a different entity and getting that first experience is something players do not forget. For the Los Angeles Lakers, sophomore guard Bronny James was thrust into his first postseason action in Game 1 against the Houston Rockets due to the team’s injuries in the backcourt.

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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.

Deandre Ayton News / Lakers Nation / April 19

Deandre Ayton: Lakers ‘Did What We Were Supposed To Do’ In Game 1 Win Vs. Rockets

The Los Angeles Lakers went into their first-round series as huge underdogs against the Houston Rockets, but they landed the first punch with a Game 1 win at home after Kevin Durant was ruled out, joining Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves as All-Star-caliber players unable to suit up.

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The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz

The 'Most NBA-debut points by NBA team' quiz

The 'Multiple 200 three-pointer seasons' quiz

The 'Most 25-PPG NBA seasons' quiz

Marcus Smart News / Lakers Nation / April 19

Marcus Smart Reveals When He Knew Lakers Were Ready For Rockets

With the Los Angeles Lakers taking on the Houston Rockets in the first round without their two leading scorers in Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, the importance of Marcus Smart grew even larger due to his experience and toughness.

NBA News / Total Pro Sports / April 19

Derek Fisher Compares LeBron James to Magic Johnson With Bold Late-Career Take

During Spectrum SportsNet coverage, plenty of people have been asking the same question lately: How much does LeBron James still have left? The Los Angeles Lakers entered their playoff opener with concerns around health and scoring support, but James did, in fact, shut down the noise.

Luke Kennard News / Lakers Nation / April 19