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NBA News / The Dream Shake / April 18
Rockets v Lakers, 2026 Playoffs, Round One, Game One 
Location: crypto.com arena, Los Angeles, CA TV:ABC Radio:KBME Sports Talk 790 / KLTN 102.9 (en español) Online: ABC/ESPN? Time: 7:30 PM CST Rockets: Reed
Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 18
Rockets’ Kevin Durant to Miss Game 1 vs. Lakers
The Rockets will tip off one of their more crucial postseason series in some time, facing off against the Lakers in Game 1 tonight. Saturday evening, they received bad news: superstar forward Kevin Durant is officially out.
Tari Eason News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 18
Who Must Still Prove Themselves For The Rockets?
The Houston Rockets have prepared to take on the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs, but this postseason could have implications for the franchise moving forward.
The 'Most NBA-debut points by NBA team' quiz
How many of the players to score the most points in their NBA debut for every franchise can you name in five minutes?
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 18
The Houston Rockets To Host Multiple Playoff Fan Engagement Experiences
Playoff game day has finally made it for NBA fans on Saturday with the start of the first round at 12 PM CT. The first game of the day has the Cleveland Cavaliers hosting the Toronto Raptors, and a total of four games will be played today, and four games tomorrow to wrap up the first weekend of playoff basketball.
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 / EssentiallySports / April 18
Shams Charania Drops Concerning Kevin Durant Update Ahead of Lakers-Rockets Playoff Game 1
41 vs 37. LeBron James and Kevin Durant turn back the clock in a playoff clash for the ages. It’s almost unreal to grasp what these icons have already achieved—but the show isn’t over yet.
NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 18
Predictions for the Rockets and Lakers NBA Playoffs Series
The first round of the NBA Playoffs is about to be upon us, and there are plenty of interesting series to watch across the board. However, the Houston Rockets facing off against the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference's four-five matchup has been one of the most talked about heading in.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 18
Rockets Will Need to Set the Tone Early vs. Lakers
The 2025-26 Houston Rockets had a relatively underwhelming regular season, at least in comparison to what was expected last offseason when the team acquired Kevin Durant.
NBA News / Total Pro Sports / April 18
Houston Rockets Drop Major Update on Kevin Durant Ahead of Game 1 vs. Los Angeles Lakers
Houston fans will be in the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, but there’s a chance they won’t be happy at all. The confident Rockets are set to travel to
Houston Rockets News / Larry Brown Sports / April 17
Rockets announce concerning injury update on Kevin Durant
The Houston Rockets may be down a superstar of their own to open their first-round series against the Los Angeles Lakers.
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.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 17
4 Rockets bold predictions vs. Lakers in 2026 NBA Playoffs
The Los Angeles Lakers may be the higher No. 4 seed in their first-round series against the No. 5 Houston Rockets. However, they enter it as the firm underdogs, with 11 of 12 ESPN NBA experts backing Houston, and only two expecting the series to last seven games, per Yahoo Sports.
Houston Rockets News / Hoops Wire / April 17
Rockets GM: Very happy with team, not expecting major changes
The Rockets made their big swing last summer, landing Kevin Durant. So far, they like how it’s gone. General manager Rafael Stone told Varun Shankar of the Houston Chronicle that the team is “very happy” with Durant, while also pointing to steady growth from the younger pieces across the roster.
Alperen Sengun News / Fadeaway World / April 16
Alperen Sengun Says Rockets Expect Lakers Will Be More Aggressive Without Key Players
The Rockets are set to face the Lakers in the first round of the 2026 NBA playoffs. Alperen Sengun, the Rockets’ All-Star, spoke to the media before the series began and addressed the upcoming matchup.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 16
LeBron James to set another record at the start of Lakers' first-round series
LeBron James will make history just by stepping on the court on Saturday.
What Does Rockets Reporter Lachard Binkley Think About Lakers-Rockets?
The Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets’ playoff series tips off this Saturday. Obviously, the Lakers will be without their top two scorers. The media has discussed how vital players like Marcus Smart, Luke Kennard, and Rui Hachimura will be on the court.
Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 16
Rockets HC Ime Udoka gets 100% real about Alperen Sengun relationship
The Houston Rockets enter the postseason with momentum and clarity, as their internal dynamic between head coach Ime Udoka and All-Star center Alperen Sengun continues to define the team’s identity.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 15
Marcus Smart vows Lakers won't get punked by Rockets in playoffs
The Los Angeles Lakers are heading into the NBA playoffs on fumes, and they know it.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 13
Four NBA coaches with their jobs on the line in the playoffs
Twenty teams survived the NBA regular season to reach the playoffs or play-in tournaments. That doesn't mean their coaches have job security.
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