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Luka Doncic shows leadership with classy gesture to Lakers youngster after Game 4 loss

Luka Doncic’s absence has been a defining factor in how the Los Angeles Lakers have been viewed during their series against the Houston Rockets. Having led the league in scoring during the regular season with an average of 33.5 points per game, the Slovenian guard is currently sidelined due to a hamstring injury.

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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.

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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.

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.

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.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / April 27

Luka Doncic Makes Classy Gesture After Adou Thiero’s Ejection Against Rockets

Ejections for rookies can be harsh, especially during the NBA Playoffs. Adou Thiero faced a similar situation during the Lakers’ blowout loss to the Rockets.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / April 27

LeBron James suffers an embarrassing low for the first time in his NBA career

LeBron James is an incredible ageless wonder, but he can’t always beat Father Time. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar forward lost one of those battles on Sunday.

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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 / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 27

Lakers’ JJ Redick pinpoints flaw that can be addressed once Austin Reaves returns

The Los Angeles Lakers have failed to complete the series sweep against the Houston Rockets, as they scuffled almost all night long and fell off the pace entirely in the third quarter.

LeBron James News / Athlon Sports / April 27

LeBron James Doesn't Hide His Anger Over Lakers Teammate's Ejection

The Los Angeles Lakers didn't have the best day on Sunday. Not only were they blown out by the Houston Rockets in Game 4 of their NBA playoff series, but the Purple and Gold also saw two of their players ejected during the contest.

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / April 27

LeBron James, JJ Redick Unhappy With Officials As 2 Lakers Players Get Ejected In Game 4 vs. Rockets

The Rockets managed to avoid a first-round sweep against LeBron James and the Lakers in the playoffs tonight as they came away with a 115-96 win to force a Game 5 on Wednesday in Los Angeles.

NBA News / AirJordanChronicles / April 27

DeAndre Ayton Ejected After Flagrant 2 Foul on Alperen Sengun

The Los Angeles Lakers walked into Game 4 of the playoffs against the Houston Rockets with a commanding 3-0 lead. But the game took a sharp turn after

Adou Thiero News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 27

Lakers’ Adou Thiero gets ejected after heated moment late in blowout loss to Rockets

The Los Angeles Lakers failed to take care of business in Game 4 on Sunday, bowing to the Houston Rockets, 115-96, at Toyota Center. The Lakers were gunning for a sweep of their first-round series, but the Rockets lived to see another day.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / April 27

Lakers Fans Are Livid At Kevin Durant For Waving Goodbye To Deandre Ayton Upon Ejection

The Rockets have come away with a resilient 115-96 win tonight in Game 4 to keep their hopes alive in the first-round series against the Lakers, and avoid a sweep altogether.

NBA News / Silver Screen & Roll / April 27

3 takeaways from Lakers’ Game 4 loss vs. Rockets

You can’t fake desperation. The Rockets fought hard in Game 3, but lost and were down 3-0 entering Game 4. With their season on the line, Houston decided they’d rather head back to LA instead of clearing out their lockers as they demolished the Lakers, 115-96.

NBA News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / April 27

3 Takeaways from Lakers Blowout 115-96 Loss to Rockets in Game 4

The Los Angeles Lakers entered Toyota Center with an ideal chance to sweep the Houston Rockets and move on to the second round of the NBA playoffs. Instead, they walked out of Houston with a humbling 115–96 defeat, their first loss of this series, as the Rockets fought back to keep their playoff hopes alive.

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.

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Timberwolves take 3-1 series lead vs. Nuggets, but suffer major injuries

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Austin Reaves News / Athlon Sports / April 26

Lakers Announce Unfortunate Austin Reaves News on Sunday

Los Angeles Lakers star Austin Reaves has been inching closer to his highly anticipated return to action. The 6-foot-5 guard has been sidelined throughout their first-round NBA playoffs series against the Houston Rockets.

Luke Kennard News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 26

Luke Kennard claps back at critics who demanded more aggression

LOS ANGELES – By now there’s no question that the Los Angeles Lakers’ acquisition of Luke Kennard was the steal of the trade deadline. Kennard has been invaluable to the team during the playoffs in their opening round series against the Houston Rockets.