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On YouTubeLos 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.
Luke Kennard News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / April 19
Lakers Luke Kennard Torched the Rockets in Game 1 for a Career Playoff High
The Los Angeles Lakers walked into Game 1 without Luka Doncic or Austin Reaves. Two starters, gone before the series even started. Someone had to pick up the slack, and Luke Kennard was not going to wait to be asked.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / April 19
D’Angelo Russell Makes Lakers Move During NBA Playoffs
The world watched the Los Angeles Lakers open their first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. Los Angeles played without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, while Houston’s Kevin Durant was ruled out with a knee injury before tip-off.
The 'Most NBA-debut points by NBA team' quiz
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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.
J.J. Redick News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / April 19
JJ Redick Breaks Down the Lakers Composed Game 1 Win Over Rockets
The Los Angeles Lakers were without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves for Game 1 against the Rockets, their two best scorers both sidelined since early April.
Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / April 19
Lakers Legend Says LeBron James Is in His 'Magic Johnson Era' After Record-Breaking Playoff Performance vs Rockets
At 41, most athletes sit neck deep into retirement; LeBron James isn’t one of them. He is truly Father Time’s biggest rival. And it is safe to say, he is still dominating the floor at the highest level.
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.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / April 19
Watch: Rui Hachimura Was Not Happy After LeBron James Yelled At Him During Lakers-Rockets Game
Not a lot went wrong for the Los Angeles Lakers in their impressive 107-98 win over the Houston Rockets in Game 1 of their first-round series at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / April 19
LeBron James Gets Real On Playing With Bronny In The Playoffs: 'Craziest Thing That’s Ever Happened To Me'
LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Houston Rockets 107-98 in Game 1 of their first-round series at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday. While James was overjoyed with the win in itself, he also spoke in his postgame press conference about how special it was for him to share the court with his son, Bronny James.
NBA News / Silver Screen & Roll / April 19
Player Grades: Lakers vs. Rockets 
Across the regular season, the crowd at Lakers games does not rank among the best in the league. The lion’s share of the blame falls on ownership for pricing out the common, diehard fans and replacing them with fans who too often view the game as a status symbol rather than a chance to root on a team they’re a fan of.
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.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 19
JJ Redick’s brutally honest admission about Kevin Durant’s Game 1 injury
LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers did not find out that Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant was going to be sidelined for Game 1 of their opening round playoff series until a little over an hour before tip-off.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 19
Lakers’ JJ Redick gives props to Deandre Ayton for two-way play vs. Rockets
JJ Redick had high praises for Deandre Ayton following the star center’s performance in the Los Angeles Lakers’ Game 1 win over the Houston Rockets in the first round on Saturday night.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / April 19
5 Things We Learned After Lakers Stifle Rockets In Game 1 Victory
The Los Angeles Lakers opened their playoff series with a commanding 107-98 win over the Houston Rockets. Despite Houston’s edge on the glass, Los Angeles dictated the game flow, leading for 93% of the contest and never allowing the Rockets to establish consistent rhythm offensively.
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.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / April 18
JJ Redick Reveals Lakers’ Mindset Until Luka Doncic & Austin Reaves Return
JJ Redick kicks off his second postseason as a head coach on Saturday against the Houston Rockets, but unfortunately the Los Angeles Lakers are going into this series without both Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / April 17
Lakers could bring LeBron James back under one condition
If James wants to stay in Southern California, he's going to have to make some concessions.
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