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NBA News / Hoops Wire / April 19
NBA Notes: Lakers, LeBron James, Nuggets, Jamal Murray, Timberwolves
The Lakers didn’t waste their break. They used it. Already dealing with injuries to Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, Los Angeles caught another shift before Game 1 when Kevin Durant was ruled out for Houston.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / April 19
LeBron James Reacts To Sharing Court With Bronny In Playoffs
Playoff basketball is a different entity and getting that first experience is something players do not forget. For the Los Angeles Lakers, sophomore guard Bronny James was thrust into his first postseason action in Game 1 against the Houston Rockets due to the team’s injuries in the backcourt.
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?
Deandre Ayton News / Lakers Nation / April 19
Deandre Ayton: Lakers ‘Did What We Were Supposed To Do’ In Game 1 Win Vs. Rockets
The Los Angeles Lakers went into their first-round series as huge underdogs against the Houston Rockets, but they landed the first punch with a Game 1 win at home after Kevin Durant was ruled out, joining Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves as All-Star-caliber players unable to suit up.
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.
Marcus Smart News / Lakers Nation / April 19
Marcus Smart Reveals When He Knew Lakers Were Ready For Rockets
With the Los Angeles Lakers taking on the Houston Rockets in the first round without their two leading scorers in Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, the importance of Marcus Smart grew even larger due to his experience and toughness.
NBA News / Total Pro Sports / April 19
Derek Fisher Compares LeBron James to Magic Johnson With Bold Late-Career Take
During Spectrum SportsNet coverage, plenty of people have been asking the same question lately: How much does LeBron James still have left? The Los Angeles Lakers entered their playoff opener with concerns around health and scoring support, but James did, in fact, shut down the noise.
Luke Kennard News / Lakers Nation / April 19
Luke Kennard’s Perfect 3-Point Shooing Achieves Lakers Playoff First Since Robert Horry
Although the Los Angeles Lakers began their first-round matchup without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, LeBron James continued to fill an all-around role and it was Luke Kennard who led all scorers with 27 points against the Houston Rockets in Game 1.
Los 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.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 19
It took just 1 game to prove Lakers’ Luke Kennard-Gabe Vincent trade was a home run
On Saturday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers got off to a strong start to their series against the Houston Rockets with a comfortable home win in Game 1, getting the victory by a score of 107-98.
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 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 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.
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.
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.
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 / Athlon Sports / April 18
Lakers’ JJ Redick Announces Luka Doncic Update Before Rockets Game
The Los Angeles Lakers’ postseason begins Saturday under less-than-ideal circumstances. Their first-round series against Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets
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.
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