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On YouTubeMarcus Smart News / Lakers Nation / April 27
Marcus Smart Thinks Trash-Talk From Jae’Sean Tate & Rockets Was ‘Hilarious’
The Houston Rockets were able to avoid a sweep at the hands of the Los Angeles Lakers by taking Game 4 and sending the series back to L.A. But attitudes and frustrations between the two teams began to boil over with multiple technical fouls and ejections and the two teams needing to be separated right after the game ended.
NBA News / Silver Screen & Roll / April 27
The Lakers have a big turnover problem against the Rockets 
On the brink of advancing to the second round and pulling out a sweep for the first time since 2010, the Lakers fell to the Rockets in Game 4. With Kevin Durant out once again, it set the stage for a young and athletic Houston squad to play with a sense of urgency and desperation.
The 'Active 40-point playoff games' quiz
How many of the active NBA players to score 40+ points in an postseason game can you name in five minutes?
NBA News / Total Pro Sports / April 27
Multiple Lakers Players Accuse Rockets’ Jae’Sean Tate of 'Cursing Guys Out' as Tensions Flare During Game 4
Game 4 of the first-round playoff series between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Houston Rockets featured multiple heated moments and ejections on the court.
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 / Lakers Nation / April 27
Alperen Sengun Doesn’t Think Deandre Ayton Should’ve Been Ejected
The defense that Deandre Ayton has played on Alperen Sengun is a big reason why the Los Angeles Lakers were able to jump out to a 3-0 series lead against the Houston Rockets.
Los Angeles Lakers News / AirJordanChronicles / April 27
JJ Redick Addresses DeAndre Ayton’s Game 4 Ejection
JJ Redick addressed the controversial call that led to DeAndre Ayton’s ejection during Game 4’s loss against the Rockets. The play proved to be a turning point for the Lakers.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / April 27
Luka Doncic willing to pay ejection fine for Adou Thiero
Game 4 of the first round series between the Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets saw some tensions boil over down the stretch. A minor late-game altercation with about a minute remaining led to Lakers rookie Adou Thiero and Rockets guard Aaron Holiday both getting ejected.
Los Angeles Lakers News / A to Z Sports / April 27
Dalton Knecht finally tossed a tiny bone by JJ Redick, and he made the most of it in Lakers’ loss
The former Tennessee standout finally made his playoff debut this season, and he did a little bit with the few minutes that his head coach finally gave him.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Total Pro Sports / April 27
LeBron James Calls Out Controversial Adou Thiero Ejection That Left Him Frustrated
The Los Angeles Lakers made waves in their first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets by clinching three straight victories, all while missing their star players Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.
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 / Total Pro Sports / April 27
Marcus Smart Goes Off on Referee After Controversial Adou Thiero Ejection Sparks More Drama During Lakers-Rockets
LeBron James’ time in the NBA might be coming to an end soon. But before that, the Los Angeles Lakers would want to hand him a fifth NBA ring. Playing in the postseason against the Houston Rockets, the purple and gold brigade looked confident.
LeBron James News / Lakers Nation / April 27
LeBron James Blames Lakers’ Game 4 Loss On Turnovers
The Los Angeles Lakers have emphasized avoiding turnovers and giving up offensive rebounds throughout their series with the Houston Rockets, but they were points of weakness in a 115-96 loss in Game 4.
NBA News / Lakers Nation / April 27
Deandre Ayton Gives Vantage Point Of Ejection After Hit On Alperen Sengun
Deandre Ayton was ejected in the third quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers’ Game 4 loss to the Houston Rockets after appearing to elbow Alperen Sengun in the head on the latter’s drive to the basket.
Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / April 27
Fans’ tone on Bronny James shifts after Lakers’ 115-96 loss to Rockets
The Los Angeles Lakers endured a difficult night against the Houston Rockets on Sunday, missing their chance to complete a series sweep against Ime Udoka’s side.
Marcus Smart News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 27
Lakers’ Marcus Smart needed just 1 word to describe post-Game 4 trash talk with Rockets
With his doggedness and tenacity, Marcus Smart was an unlikely hero for the Los Angeles Lakers in their first three wins against the Houston Rockets in their first-round series in the playoffs.
Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / April 27
Luka Doncic continuing to progress
The Los Angeles Lakers have found a way to manage in their first round series against the Houston Rockets despite their top two scorers Luka Doncic (left hamstring strain) and Austin Reaves (left oblique muscle strain) being out with injuries.
Deandre Ayton News / Fadeaway World / April 27
Deandre Ayton Admits Lakers Are Angry After Rockets Loss; Remains Fired Up For Game 5
Sunday night’s game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Houston Rockets was scrappy to say the least. Tempers flared as three players were ejected over the course of the game, but Lakers big man Deandre Ayton seems quite hyped about this event.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / April 26
Lakers HC JJ Redick provides update on Luka Doncic's injury recovery
Somewhere along the line in the playoffs, things start to become slightly less rational. Minutes get longer, rotations get shorter and seemingly any injury is handled with more hopeful prognoses than it likely deserves.
Austin Reaves News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / April 26
Should the Lakers Let Austin Reaves Play in Game 4? 3 Reasons to Be Cautious
Heading into Game 4 against the Houston Rockets on Sunday at the Toyota Center, the Los Angeles Lakers have the opportunity to pull off the sweep, marking one of the biggest upsets in the first round of the NBA playoffs.
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.
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