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On YouTubeAustin Reaves News / Hoops Wire / April 28
Lakers’ Austin Reaves trending toward return for Game 5
The Los Angeles Lakers may be getting a key piece back at just the right time. There’s growing optimism that Austin Reaves could return for Game 5 against the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night after missing about four weeks with a Grade 2 oblique strain, per ESPN.
Kendrick Perkins News / AirJordanChronicles / April 28
Kendrick Perkins discusses the high stakes of the Lakers vs. the Rockets Game 5 matchup
According to Perkins, the stakes couldn’t be higher as the Los Angeles Lakers prepare to face the Houston Rockets in a crucial Game 5. The Lakers currently hold a 3-1 lead but face rising momentum from a confident Houston squad.
The 'Season triple-double leaders by team' quiz
How many of the players to record the most triple-doubles in one season since the NBA/ABA merger for each franchise can you name in five minutes?
NBA News / Total Pro Sports / April 28
Lakers Receive Encouraging Update on Star Guard Before Crucial Game 5 vs. Rockets
The Los Angeles Lakers are one win away from ending their first-round battle with Houston, and now they might be getting perfect-timing help. Up 3-1 in the series, LA returns home for Game 5 with momentum, confidence, and a chance to close things out at Crypto.com Arena.
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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.
LeBron James News / Lakers Nation / April 28
LeBron James Becomes First Player To Reach Significant Playoff Milestone
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James became the first player in NBA history to make 3,000 career playoff field goals. James accomplished the feat with his second basket of Game 4 against the Houston Rockets.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / April 28
Optimism Austin Reaves Will Return In Game 5
The Los Angeles Lakers have been without both of their star guards Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves for the first four games of their series against the Houston Rockets, but reinforcements appear to be on the way.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / April 28
Marcus Smart Believes Lakers’ Fatigue In Game 4 Was More Mental Than Physical
The Los Angeles Lakers were unable to complete the sweep of the Houston Rockets in their first round playoff series, dropping Game 4 in blowout fashion.
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 / Hoops Rumors / April 28
Austin Reaves Trending Toward Game 5 Return?
Lakers guard Austin Reaves is optimistic about his ability to suit up for Game 5 of the team’s first-round series against Houston on Wednesday night, reports Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link).
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / April 28
JJ Redick Discusses Biggest Areas Lakers Have Missed Luka Doncic & Austin Reaves
The Los Angeles Lakers finally dropped their first game of the series against the Houston Rockets, a blowout Game 4 loss that came on the heels of their thrilling Game 3 overtime victory.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Athlon Sports / April 28
Lakers Get Warning From Shai Gilgeous-Alexander During NBA Playoffs
The Los Angeles Lakers are one win away from the second round. After going down 3-0 in the series, the Houston Rockets forced Game 5, and now the Lakers will hope to close things out at home Wednesday night.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / April 27
Two Lakers players get fined for criticizing the referees
Two Los Angeles Lakers players are now feeling the wrath of the league office. The NBA announced on Monday that Lakers guards Marcus Smart and Luke Kennard have been fined.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Rumors / April 27
Marcus Smart, Luke Kennard Fined By NBA
The Lakers’ backcourt wracked up a pair of fines for their comments to the referees after Game 4, the league announced (via Twitter). Marcus Smart has
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / April 27
Lakers aim to fix turnover issue: ‘Majority are mental’
Turnovers have been a talking point for the Lakers throughout their first-round series vs. the Rockets, and it remains an issue even with L.A. holding a 3-1 lead.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / April 27
LeBron James, Marcus Smart Deliver Strong Message Before Lakers-Rockets Game 5
After winning the first three games of their first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets, the Los Angeles Lakers headed into Game 4 with the chance to pull off what would’ve been a shocking sweep.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / April 27
Should Lakers' Austin Reaves suit up for Game 5 vs. Rockets?
For Los Angeles Lakers fans, it looked too good to be true. With the team up 3-0 in their series against the Houston Rockets, an interesting detail popped up on the injury report for Game 4.
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.
LeBron James 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.
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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