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On YouTubeLos Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / April 19
NBA Playoffs 2026: Why Lakers Prevailed in Game 1 Over Rockets Without Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves
LOS ANGELES – For a 23-year veteran like LeBron James, leading a playoff team without two of its top scorers is not a crisis. It is just another challenge.
LeBron James News / Lakers Nation / April 19
LeBron James Pleased With Lakers’ Composure In Game 1 Win Over Rockets
LeBron James’ playoff experience is vast and needs to draw on all of it if he hopes to lead the Los Angeles Lakers past the Houston Rockets in the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs.
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 'Most NBA-debut points by NBA team' quiz
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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 / Lakers Nation / April 19
JJ Redick: Kevin Durant Missing Game 1 Didn’t Affect Lakers’ Mentality Against Rockies
People outside of the Los Angeles Lakers organization didn’t give them much of a chance to advance past the Houston Rockets in round one of the 2026 NBA Playoffs.
Los Angeles Lakers News / The Spun / April 19
Lakers Are Getting Ripped For Bronny James Playoff Decision
The Lakers topped the Rockets in Game 1 of the Western Conference first round playoff series, 107-98, on Saturday evening. Los Angeles took an important 1-0 series lead against Houston, which was playing without star forward Kevin Durant.
Kobe Bryant News / HITC / April 19
Ex-Laker shares 2013 story of Kobe Bryant meeting idol who passed away last week
Oscar Schmidt, one of basketball’s greatest international players, passed away on Friday at the age of 68 after suffering a cardiopulmonary arrest, following a long battle with a brain tumour.
NBA News / Athlon Sports / April 19
Shannon Sharpe Points Out Major Shortcoming Despite Lakers Win Over Rockets
The Los Angeles Lakers got the result they wanted with a 107-98 playoff win over the Houston Rockets, but Shannon Sharpe is not completely convinced everything is fine.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / April 19
Luke Kennard & LeBron James Dismantle Rockets In Game 1
The Los Angeles Lakers closed the 2025-26 season on a three-game winning streak, but were still considered massive underdogs going into their first-round matchup against the Houston Rockets.
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 / Athlon Sports / April 19
D’Angelo Russell Makes Lakers Move During NBA Playoffs
The world watched the Los Angeles Lakers open their first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. Los Angeles played without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, while Houston’s Kevin Durant was ruled out with a knee injury before tip-off.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 19
Lakers’ Marcus Smart drops 3 word take on LeBron James’ importance vs. Rockets
The Los Angeles Lakers opened their first-round playoff series with a 107-98 Game 1 win over the Houston Rockets on Saturday night, thanks to efficiency, ball movement, and a commendable performance from multiple contributors.
Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / April 19
Lakers Legend Says LeBron James Is in His 'Magic Johnson Era' After Record-Breaking Playoff Performance vs Rockets
At 41, most athletes sit neck deep into retirement; LeBron James isn’t one of them. He is truly Father Time’s biggest rival. And it is safe to say, he is still dominating the floor at the highest level.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / April 19
JJ Redick Praises LeBron James, Luke Kennard, And Deandre Ayton After Big Game 1 Win Over Rockets
The Los Angeles Lakers have gone up 1-0 in their first-round series against the Houston Rockets following a 107-98 win at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / April 19
Watch: Rui Hachimura Was Not Happy After LeBron James Yelled At Him During Lakers-Rockets Game
Not a lot went wrong for the Los Angeles Lakers in their impressive 107-98 win over the Houston Rockets in Game 1 of their first-round series at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / April 19
LeBron James Gets Real On Playing With Bronny In The Playoffs: 'Craziest Thing That’s Ever Happened To Me'
LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Houston Rockets 107-98 in Game 1 of their first-round series at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday. While James was overjoyed with the win in itself, he also spoke in his postgame press conference about how special it was for him to share the court with his son, Bronny James.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 19
Lakers’ JJ Redick gives props to Deandre Ayton for two-way play vs. Rockets
JJ Redick had high praises for Deandre Ayton following the star center’s performance in the Los Angeles Lakers’ Game 1 win over the Houston Rockets in the first round on Saturday night.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 19
Unlikely hero Luke Kennard leads Lakers to Game 1 win over Rockets
With Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves both out of action and unlikely to return in the series, the Los Angeles Lakers were led by an unlikely hero on Saturday night.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / April 18
Adam Silver may have revealed LeBron James' plans for next season
LeBron James will close his 23rd NBA season with an opportunity to keep stacking the bricks of an almost flawless résumé.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / April 18
JJ Redick Reveals Lakers’ Mindset Until Luka Doncic & Austin Reaves Return
JJ Redick kicks off his second postseason as a head coach on Saturday against the Houston Rockets, but unfortunately the Los Angeles Lakers are going into this series without both Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / April 17
Lakers could bring LeBron James back under one condition
If James wants to stay in Southern California, he's going to have to make some concessions.
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