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Short-handed Lakers show grit in leading series vs. Rockets

Beyond LeBron James' individual brilliance and extensive postseason history of carrying teams to heights previously unimagined, perhaps the characteristic most overlooked within these Los Angeles Lakers was their collective ability to overcome obstacles during the regular season.

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Lakers Injury Report: Austin Reaves Questionable For Game 3 Vs. Rockets

The Los Angeles Lakers released their injury report for Game 3 against the Houston Rockets and Austin Reaves (left oblique muscle strain) has been upgraded to questionable while Luka Doncic (left hamstring strain) remains out.

Deandre Ayton News / Lakers Nation / April 23

Deandre Ayton Having Fun Playing Defense Against Rockets

Lost in the shuffle of the Los Angeles Lakers’ swarming defensive effort against superstar Kevin Durant has been the outstanding job the team has done in containing the Houston Rockets’ other All-Star in Alperen Sengun.

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The 'Most 30-point NBA Playoff games' quiz

How many of the NBA players with at least 30 games with 30 points in the postseason can you name in five minutes?

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / April 23

Lakers’ JJ Redick Announces Jake LaRavia Injury News Before Game 3 Against Rockets

The Los Angeles Lakers head into Game 3 of their first round playoff series with a 2-0 lead over the Houston Rockets. In Game 1, Luke Kennard exploded for a career playoff-high 27 points while LeBron James added 19 points and 13 assists in a 107-98 win.

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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.

Rui Hachimura News / Lakers Nation / April 23

Rui Hachimura Has Been Preparing All Year To Play Big Postseason Minutes

The likes of Marcus Smart and Luke Kennard have gotten a ton of praise for their performance in the playoffs so far for the Los Angeles Lakers. But another role player who has been extremely important not just in the postseason, but all season long, has been Rui Hachimura.

Austin Reaves News / Field Level Media / April 23

Austin Reaves cleared for on-court work, could rejoin Lakers' lineup in 7-10 days

Austin Reaves is working out on the court and closing in on rejoining the Lakers' lineup. Reaves was cleared for the latest step in his progression of rehab from a Grade 2 oblique strain suffered on April 2 against the Oklahoma City Thunder, the same game in which Luka Doncic (hamstring) was injured.

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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 / Lakers Nation / April 23

LeBron James Not Getting Ahead Of Himself In Lakers Series Vs. Rockets

The Los Angeles Lakers are heading to Texas in a situation very few people thought they could be in. LeBron James has led L.A. to a shocking 2-0 series lead over the Houston Rockets, looking like clearly the better team in both games thanks to massive steps forward from James, Luke Kennard and Marcus Smart.

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Marcus Smart News / Lakers Nation / April 23

Marcus Smart ‘Grateful’ To Be Back Contributing In Playoffs

Marcus Smart is only four years removed from winning the Defensive Player of the Year award. However, injuries and trades derailed him, limiting him to 54 games and zero playoff appearances for two teams in the last two seasons.

Luke Kennard News / Lakers Nation / April 23

Luke Kennard: Lakers ‘Gotta Believe In What We Have’

Almost no one could have predicted that the Los Angeles Lakers — missing both Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves — would be leading the Houston Rockets 2-0 through two games of their first round playoff series.

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?

LeBron James outduels Kevin Durant as Lakers take 2-0 series lead

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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.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / April 23

LeBron James Has Special On-Court Connection With Marcus Smart

Without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, the Los Angeles Lakers need some players to step up alongside LeBron James to take down the Houston Rockets in the first round of the NBA Playoffs.

NBA News / HITC / April 23

Los Angeles Lakers achieve never-seen NBA playoff feat in 2-0 lead over Houston Rockets

The Los Angeles Lakers hold a 2-0 lead in their playoff series against the Houston Rockets after winning both home games. The results put them in control early, but the context behind those wins is even more striking.

Marcus Smart News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / April 22

Marcus Smart Pinpoints One Thing Fueling Lakers’ Playoff Success vs. Rockets

Coming into the first-round playoff series against Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets, the Los Angeles Lakers were underdogs, with the consensus being that JJ Redick’s team could not beat Ime Udoka’s gritty squad without stars Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.