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On YouTubeLos Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / May 2
Marcus Smart Shows Love To Deandre Ayton For Play In Rockets Series
The Los Angeles Lakers are on to the second round of the NBA Playoffs after defeating the Houston Rockets in six games. Game 6 came with the Lakers’ best defensive effort of the series, led by Marcus Smart and Deandre Ayton.
The 'Playoff scoring record by team' quiz
How many of the players who scored the most points in a playoff game for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?
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 / AirJordanChronicles / May 2
'Knew Better': LeBron James’ Ex-Teammate Admits Mistake After Los Angeles Lakers Win
Throughout his career, LeBron James has had a knack for silencing his doubters. And at the age of 41, he continues that trend, with his latest critic being former teammate and ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins.
NBA News / AirJordanChronicles / May 2
Watch: Austin Reaves Injured after On-Court Contact with Amen Thompson
Austin Reaves’ return to the Los Angeles Lakers lineup in the playoffs against the Houston Rockets was met with the worst-case scenario in the form of an injury.
Rui Hachimura News / Lakers Nation / May 2
Rui Hachimura: Lakers Approached Game 6 Vs. Rockets As Their Game 7
The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Houston Rockets on Friday night to win their first round series and advance to the West Semifinals to face the Oklahoma City Thunder.
J.J. Redick News / Lakers Nation / May 2
JJ Redick Praises Lakers For ‘Collective’ Effort To Win First-Round Series
The Los Angeles Lakers defied logic and most pundits when they took a 3-0 series lead over the Houston Rockets, but then concern started to set in amid back-to-back losses.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 2
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.
Deandre Ayton News / Total Pro Sports / May 2
Deandre Ayton Fires Back at 'Old' Narrative With Confident Message After Series Win
The Los Angeles Lakers are in a celebratory mood right now. As the Houston Rockets clawed back their way in game 5, things looked a little bothersome for the purple and gold brigade.
LeBron James News / Lakers Nation / May 2
LeBron James ‘Celebrating Small Victories’ After Lakers Eliminate Rockets
It took him a little longer than they would have liked, but LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers eliminated the Houston Rockets with a dominant Game 6 performance on the road to advance to the second round.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 2
Lakers’ LeBron James postgame interview hilariously interrupted by Jeff Green
The Los Angeles Lakers eliminated the Houston Rockets from the NBA Playoffs on Friday. Lakers star LeBron James, who has been a cornerstone of this team’s postseason run, gave an interview postgame.
NBA News / Lakers Nation / May 2
Game 6 Win Over Rockets To Clinch Series
The Los Angeles Lakers held a commanding 3-0 series lead against the Houston Rockets, but then proceeded to drop Games 4 and 5. After failing to close things out at Crypto.com Arena, pressure began to seep into L.A.’s mind as Houston seemingly stole all momentum.
NBA News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / May 2
3 Takeaways From Lakers' Series-Clinching Win vs. Rockets
Ahead of Game 6 against the Houston Rockets at the Toyota Center, the Los Angeles Lakers had lost two straight games after a red-hot start to this first-round playoff series in which LeBron James and company took a commanding 3-0 lead.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / May 2
Kendrick Perkins Walks Back 'Senior Citizen' LeBron James Comment After Lakers Quash Rockets
Kendrick Perkins had some strong words for LeBron James on Friday and by the end of the night, he had to take them back. Earlier in the day on First Take, Perkins called James a "41-year-old senior citizen" trying to carry a struggling Los Angeles Lakers team.
Los Angeles Lakers News / AirJordanChronicles / May 2
Jeanie Buss Details How the Lakers Kept the Luka Doncic Trade Private
In what many would still rank as the biggest trade in NBA history, the Luka Doncic trade changed the fate of the Los Angeles Lakers for at least a decade.
NBA News / AirJordanChronicles / May 2
Nick Wright Criticizes Shifting Narratives Around Lakers-Rockets Series
The six-game series between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Houston Rockets in the first round of the NBA Playoffs prompted sportscaster Nick Wright to highlight differing views of LeBron James.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / May 2
JJ Redick Names Player Who’s Had ‘Greatest Career’ in NBA History
LeBron James carried the Los Angeles Lakers past the Houston Rockets in the first-round of the 2026 NBA playoffs. On Friday, James' 28-point game gave the Lakers enough in Game 6 to lead them to the Western Conference semifinals against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 2
Rockets' regular-season strategy falls apart again in playoffs
After an embarrassing home blowout ended their playoff dreams, the Rockets' once-bright future is looking very cloudy.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / May 2
Latest update on Luka Doncic doesn't sound good for Lakers
Luka Doncic does not appear to be anywhere close to returning for the Los Angeles Lakers this postseason.
Rich Paul News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / May 1
Rich Paul Shares Blunt Take on LeBron's Legacy as Lakers Risk Historic Playoff Collapse
The Los Angeles Lakers are getting dangerously close to being on the wrong side of NBA history, with LeBron James and company losing their grip on their first-round playoff series with the Houston Rockets.
Marcus Smart News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / May 1
Lakers’ Marcus Smart Gets Real About What Must Change Before Game 6
After winning the first three games of their first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets, the Los Angeles Lakers have now lost two straight, letting Alperen Sengun and company climb back into it with the chance to make NBA history if they can win the next two games.
LeBron James News / Yardbarker / May 1
Kendrick Perkins calls out Lakers' LeBron James in suprising playoff prediction
LeBron James is the self-proclaimed king, but can he help the Los Angeles Lakers pull off a Game 6 win in their playoff series against the Houston Rockets?
Luke Kennard News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / May 1
Lakers Are Not Expected to Let Luke Kennard Walk This Offseason
When the Los Angeles Lakers traded for Luke Kennard at the February deadline, it looked like a low-cost move to add a shooter for the stretch run. He then went and lit up the Houston Rockets in the playoffs.
Luke Kennard News / Larry Brown Sports / May 1
Lakers’ stance on Luke Kennard re-signing has been revealed
The Los Angeles Lakers are up 3-2 in the first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets, and whenever the postseason ends, they will face plenty of roster decisions.
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