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NBA News / Ball Exclusives / April 25
Lakers hold off Rockets in OT to take 3-0 series lead
The Los Angeles Lakers held off the Houston Rockets in overtime on Friday to secure a 112-108 victory and take a 3-0 series lead. The opening quarter was by far the most efficient quarter for both teams.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / April 24
Lakers Take Control Of Series With Game 3 Win Over Rockets In Overtime
After taking care of business at home in Games 1 and 2, the Los Angeles Lakers’ first-round series shifted to the Toyota Center for Games 3 and 4, beginning on Friday night.
The 'NBA Playoff 30-point teammates' quiz
How many of the most recent teammates to score at least 30 points in the same NBA Playoff game can you name in seven minutes?
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 24
LeBron James' big moments lead Lakers to commanding series lead vs. Rockets
A series many thought would go one way due to key injuries has gone the completely other direction. With their come-from-behind Game 3 win on Friday night, it's the Los Angeles Lakers who have a commanding 3-0 series lead over the Houston Rockets.
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 / Lakers Nation / April 24
Lakers Vs. Rockets Game 3 Injury Updates: Austin Reaves & Kevin Durant Out
The Los Angeles Lakers announced that guard Austin Reaves (left oblique muscle strain) has been downgraded to out for Game 3 of their first round playoff series against the Houston Rockets.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / April 24
NBA Notes: Lakers, Deandre Ayton, Spurs, Keldon Johnson, Rockets
The Lakers continue to win. How they’re doing it is drawing some attention. Deandre Ayton finished with just six points in Tuesday’s Game 2 victory over the Rockets and wasn’t part of the closing group.
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.
The '5 3-pointer, 5-steal playoff games' quiz
How many of the NBA players to knock down five three-pointers and rack up five steals in the same playoff game can you name in five minutes?
NBA News / Lakers Nation / April 24
Clint Capela ‘Surprised’ By Deandre Ayton Comments
Of all the potential storylines coming into this first round playoff series between the Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets, one that hasn’t gotten as much attention as many might have assumed is the matchup between Deandre Ayton and Clint Capela.
NBA News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / April 24
Three Bold Predictions for Lakers vs Rockets Game 3
The Los Angeles Lakers head to Houston for Game 3 with a 2-0 series lead, still without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. The Rockets are coming back home knowing they have to win, and that changes everything tonight.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / April 24
Luke Kennard Explains Why JJ Redick Partnership Has Been So Great
Luke Kennard landed in the perfect spot at the trade deadline as he’s become an important member of Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick’s rotation.
J.J. Redick News / Silver Screen & Roll / April 24
JJ Redick was disappointed that Luka Dončić was not an MVP finalist 
Luka Dončić has already had a Hall of Fame-caliber career, with this season being his best yet. He averaged a league-leading 33.5 points per game and was named the Western Conference Player of the Month in January and March.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / April 24
Deandre Ayton: LeBron James & JJ Reddick Not Letting Lakers Get Comfortable Against Rockets
The Los Angeles Lakers lead the Houston Rockets 2-0 in their first round playoff series, a moderate surprise given how shorthanded they are. The Lakers have been without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, but still managed to defend their home court thanks to contributions from everyone on the roster.
Los Angeles Lakers News / AirJordanChronicles / April 24
Stephen A. Smith, Kenny Smith Weigh In on LeBron James and Michael Jordan’s legacy
LeBron James is leading the heavily short-handed Los Angeles Lakers in the playoff series against the Houston Rockets. And his performances got Stephen A.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / April 24
JJ Redick Reveals Conversation With Marcus Smart Helped Turn Things Around For Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers are heading to Houston with a 2-0 series lead in the first round, despite missing both Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. Head coach JJ Redick has cooked up a near-perfect scheme for Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets, but it’s been the unexpected leaps from Marcus Smart and Luke Kennard that have really helped L.A.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / April 24
JJ Redick Compares LeBron James In Transition To Mack Truck
The role players of the Los Angeles Lakers have stepped up in a massive way so far in their first round playoff series against the Houston Rockets and have gotten much deserved praise for doing so.
Deandre Ayton News / Total Pro Sports / April 24
Lakers’ Deandre Ayton Puts NBA World on Notice With Bold Defensive Claim
Deandre Ayton is making the most of his chances in LA’s first-round series against the Houston Rockets, and according to him, he’s now capable of guarding anybody on the floor.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / April 23
Deandre Ayton Reveals LeBron James' Serious Warning for Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers have a commanding 2-0 lead over the Houston Rockets in their first-round NBA playoffs series. LeBron James has been leading the charge for a Lakers side that is missing both Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves due to injury.
Luke Kennard News / Yardbarker / April 23
How Lakers' Luke Kennard is flipping the script in Los Angeles
Now, a trade-deadline acquisition who was widely viewed as underwhelming doesn't look so shabby anymore.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 23
What factors will decide the Lakers-Rockets playoff series?
When the Los Angeles Lakers' two leading scorers, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, went down against the Oklahoma City Thunder on April 2, many speculated their playoff hopes were diminished and that a short series was inevitable. Instead, they're up 2-0 on the Rockets. What will determine how the rest of the series plays out?
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / April 23
Skip Bayless Makes Bold Claim About Lakers Without Luka Doncic
Just days after head coach JJ Redick publicly defended Luka Doncic and called out media bias around the team and MVP snub, the narrative around the Los Angeles Lakers has taken a strange turn, and one loud media voice is now questioning whether the team even needs Luka at all.
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