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On YouTubeLos Angeles Lakers News / Total Pro Sports / April 25
Lakers HC JJ Redick Provides Key Update on Austin Reaves Ahead of Game 4
The Los Angeles Lakers are gearing up for a thrilling Game 4 in their first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets, set to tip off at 10:00 PM EDT on April 25 at the Toyota Center.
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LeBron James News / Lakers Nation / April 25
LeBron James Discusses How He Is Able To Conserve Energy For Crunch Time
The Los Angeles Lakers now hold a commanding 3-0 series lead over the Houston Rockets after a masterful late-game showing from LeBron James and Marcus Smart.
Bronny James News / The Spun / April 25
Fox Sports Host Has Major Issue With Bronny James Media Coverage
The Los Angeles Lakers are out to a 3-0 start to their series against the Houston Rockets and can close the series out with time to rest as early as tomorrow.
Marcus Smart News / Lakers Nation / April 25
Marcus Smart Continues To Make Lakers Postseason History
When the Los Angeles Lakers signed Marcus Smart this summer, there was risk involved given his injury history, age and not playing for a contender in a few years.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / April 25
Rich Paul: Lakers should do everything they can to keep LeBron James
Rich Paul is a little biased, given that he’s LeBron James‘ agent. But like most everyone else, he has seen what James has done for the Lakers lately. What has James done?
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 / HITC / April 25
Marcus Smart earns the ultimate Steph Curry praise from JJ Redick after Game 3 heroics
Marcus Smart delivered one of the defining performances of the playoffs, and it did not go unnoticed by his head coach. In a game where the Los Angeles Lakers needed composure, toughness, and timely execution, Smart checked every box.
Rui Hachimura News / Lakers Nation / April 25
Rui Hachimura Makes Admission About Lakers’ Game 3 Win Over Rockets
The Los Angeles Lakers put together an improbable overtime victory on Friday night against the Houston Rockets. L.A. trailed by six points with under 30 seconds remaining, but forced two turnovers and scored six points to force the extra period.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Total Pro Sports / April 25
Bronny & LeBron James Are Absolutely Breaking the Game With Insane On-Court Numbers vs. Rockets
The Lakers are winning games, but the craziest story in this first-round series might be the James family duo. With Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves sidelined, extra minutes opened up for Bronny James, and now, LeBron James has a new running mate inside playoff basketball.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / April 25
JJ Redick Praises LeBron James & Marcus Smart For Winning Plays In Game 3
Game 3 was a dog fight for the Los Angeles Lakers and they definitely had to earn it to take a 3-0 series lead over the Houston Rockets. Thankfully, LeBron James and Marcus Smart were in L.A.’s corner, making winning plays down the stretch to lead a comeback overtime victory.
NBA News / Field Level Media / April 25
NBA roundup: Lakers rally for OT win, 3-0 lead on Rockets
LeBron James and Marcus Smart recorded double-doubles as the Los Angeles Lakers took a stranglehold on their first-round playoff series against the host Houston Rockets with a 112-108 overtime victory in Game 3 on Friday.
NBA News / Field Level Media / April 24
Lakers pull out OT win over Rockets, move to verge of sweep
LeBron James and Marcus Smart recorded double-doubles as the Los Angeles Lakers took a stranglehold on their first-round playoff series against the host Houston Rockets with a 112-108 overtime victory in Game 3 on Friday.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 25
LeBron James' big moments lifting 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.
Alperen Sengun News / Larry Brown Sports / April 24
Rockets could make shocking move if they lose in first round to the Lakers
The Houston Rockets are currently down 0-3 to the Los Angeles Lakers, and a lot may be riding on what happens from here.
Deandre Ayton News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / April 24
Lakers Deandre Ayton Makes His Biggest Defensive Claim Yet
The Los Angeles Lakers are up 2-0 on the Houston Rockets heading into Game 3 at Toyota Center, doing it without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. It has been a collective effort, but Deandre Ayton is now stepping into the spotlight with a claim that is hard to ignore.
Luke Kennard News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / April 24
Luke Kennard Is Putting His High School QB Skills to Use in the Lakers Playoffs
Luke Kennard was a pretty good quarterback back in high school. Now, with the Lakers up 2-0 on the Rockets in the playoffs, those same skills are showing up on the biggest stage.
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?
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