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On YouTubeLos Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / April 24
LeBron James explains how Luke Kennard has been able to have breakout postseason 
It was obvious that Luke Kennard’s importance was going to rise with the Lakers this postseason with their starting backcourt players, Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves out.
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 / Total Pro Sports / April 24
Lakers Injury Report: Will Luka Doncic & Austin Reaves Play Tonight vs. Rockets?
The Los Angeles Lakers have hit a major setback in the final games of the regular season. Key player Luka Doncic has been sidelined with a hamstring strain following a tough loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
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?
Luke Kennard News / Lakers Nation / April 24
Luke Kennard Not Surprised By Increased Level Of Play
Luke Kennard has been a revelation for the Los Angeles Lakers as he’s helped lead them to a 2-0 series lead over the Houston Rockets. Kennard has been a consistent source of offense for a Lakers team that’s been without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, and he’s delivered with two big playoff performances.
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 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.
Austin Reaves News / Total Pro Sports / April 24
Latest Details Emerge on Austin Reaves’ Comeback From Injury Ahead of Game 3 vs. Rockets
The Los Angeles Lakers could be on the verge of a timely boost as Austin Reaves closes in on a return ahead of Game 3 against the Houston Rockets. Reaves, who suffered a Grade 2 left oblique strain on April 2, had an initial expectation to miss four to six weeks.
Los Angeles Lakers News / AirJordanChronicles / April 24
Why Kendrick Perkins Rates LeBron James Among NBA’s Top Five at Age 41
Many analysts have cited various reasons why LeBron James remains one of the top players, even at the twilight of his career. But former NBA Champion Kendrick Perkins offered a more personal perspective after the veteran’s latest playoff showing.
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 / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 23
Rich Paul confident Lakers’ LeBron James can play five more years
Rich Paul expressed confidence towards the idea of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James continuing his NBA career well into his 40s. James is 23 years into his remarkable career, one that will undoubtedly send him to the Hall of Fame.
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.
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 / Field Level Media / April 23
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.
Austin Reaves News / Lakers Nation / April 23
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.
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 / Total Pro Sports / April 23
Lakers vs. Rockets: Game Preview, Odds, and Injury Updates for Game 3 (Apr 24)
Things are going really well for the Los Angeles Lakers this postseason. They have already won two out of the two playoff series games against the Houston Rockets.
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.
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.
Luka Doncic News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / April 23
Luka Doncic Spotted Shooting After Practice at Lakers Facility Amid Injury Concerns
The Los Angeles Lakers are deep into their first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets, and the biggest question hanging over the team is still the same: When will Luka Doncic come back?
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.
LeBron James News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / April 23
Shannon Sharpe Fires Back at LeBron James Doubters After Lakers Playoff Run
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is 41 years old, playing in his 19th postseason, and performing at another level without his two best teammates.
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.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / April 22
Marcus Smart Shares Thoughts On LeBron James And Injured Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves
As the Los Angeles Lakers prepare for more brutal fighting in the first round of the NBA playoffs, veteran guard Marcus Smart is doing everything he can to maximize his team’s chances of success.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / April 22
Lakers’ Austin Reaves closer to return than Luka Doncic
The Lakers are in control of their first-round series. They just aren’t whole. Even without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, the Lakers have jumped out to a 2-0 lead over the Rockets.
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