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On YouTubeJ.J. Redick News / Silver Screen & Roll / April 26
JJ Redick was impressed at how hard the Lakers played in Game 3 
This Lakers-Rockets series hasn’t featured pretty basketball. The Lakers have played without Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves, and the Rockets have had two games without Kevin Durant.
Los Angeles Lakers News / AirJordanChronicles / April 26
Marcus Smart Opens Up on Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves’ Role Beyond the Court
Marcus Smart is fueling the Los Angeles Lakers’ playoff charge while stars Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves remain sidelined. Despite their injuries, Smart credits his teammates’ vocal leadership from the bench for the team’s commanding series lead.
LeBron James News / HITC / April 26
LeBron James on brink of tying Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s legendary playoff record
The Los Angeles Lakers face the Houston Rockets this Sunday in Game 4, holding a commanding 3-0 lead in the series. JJ Redick’s team have dominated despite missing Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, their two primary scoring options throughout the regular season.
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?
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / April 26
Bronny James: Scoring First Playoff Points Provided Great Confidence
Just one month ago not many would have envisioned Bronny James being part of the the Los Angeles Lakers’ playoff rotation even if it’s come in limited minutes in every game so far.
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.
Austin Reaves News / Total Pro Sports / April 26
Austin Reaves Injury Update: Will Lakers Star Play Tonight vs. Rockets?
The Los Angeles Lakers are one win away from ending this first-round series, and they’ve done it the hard way. Even without Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic, LA has built a 3-0 lead over the Houston Rockets behind LeBron James, Marcus Smart, and a locked-in supporting cast.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / April 26
Lakers Assistant Coach Lindsey Harding Joining Prime Video As WNBA Studio Analyst
When JJ Redick was hired as head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, he moved to build a coaching staff around him full of both veterans with prior head coaching experience as well as younger coaches, hungry for an opportunity to grow.
NBA News / Lakers Nation / April 26
Lakers Achieved Rare NBA Playoffs History With Game 3 Comeback Vs. Rockets
The Los Angeles Lakers, historically speaking, should not have won Game 3 against the Houston Rockets. They trailed 101-95 with Houston holding possession of the ball with 34.4 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter.
Marcus Smart News / Lakers Nation / April 26
Marcus Smart Implores Lakers To ‘Be Like A Lion’ In Game 4 Against Rockets
Arguably one of the most impactful moves in the entire NBA last summer was Marcus Smart signing with the Los Angeles Lakers. What he has given them so far in the playoffs is exactly what L.A.
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 / Athlon Sports / April 25
NBA Announces Mistake Involving LeBron James in Lakers Win
The Los Angeles Lakers took down the Houston Rockets in Game 3 of their NBA playoff series on Friday night. LeBron James stepped up big time with 29 points, 13 rebounds, six assists, three steals and one block to lead the Purple and Gold to a 112-108 overtime victory.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / April 25
Lakers Injury Report: Austin Reaves, Kevin Durant Questionable For Game 4
The Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets have released their preliminary injury reports for Game 4 on Sunday at 6:30 p.m. PT in Houston. Austin Reaves (Grade 2 left oblique strain) and Kevin Durant (left ankle sprain) are both listed as questionable to play.
NBA News / Field Level Media / April 25
Lakers' vets paving way for series sweep over Rockets
The two elder statesmen of the Los Angeles Lakers, LeBron James and Marcus Smart, had shouldered the load of a dramatic fourth-quarter comeback against the Houston Rockets in Game 3 of that first-round series, performing with the ideal blend of poise and desperation.
Marcus Smart News / Silver Screen & Roll / April 25
Marcus Smart is only thinking about sweeping the Rockets in Game 4
The Lakers’ win over the Rockets in Game 3 on Friday put them in such a commanding position that thoughts of future series could really start creeping into minds.
Los 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.
J.J. Redick News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / April 25
JJ Redick Fires Up the Lakers Locker Room After Game 3 OT Victory
Houston had the Los Angeles Lakers right where they wanted them. Up six with under 30 seconds left, the Rockets were seconds away from cutting the series deficit to 2-1.
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.
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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