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On YouTubeLos 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 / Silver Screen & Roll / April 27
The Lakers are focused on cleaning up turnover woes after woeful Game 4 
In the week leading up to their series against the Rockets, the Lakers repeatedly emphasized the importance of taking care of the ball. Despite being up 3-1 in the series, there have been very few moments where it’s felt like the Lakers have taken that message to heart.
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 / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 27
Bill Simmons creates super team of aging veterans led by LeBron James
As questions loom about LeBron James and Kevin Durant’s futures after the NBA season concludes, Bill Simmons has an idea that would see the two team up with Steph Curry.
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 / 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.
LeBron James News / Lakers Nation / April 27
LeBron James: Lakers Aren’t Comfortable Despite 3-1 Series Lead On Rockets
The Los Angeles Lakers were unable to sweep the Houston Rockets as they dropped Game 4 on Sunday night. LeBron James struggled, as did the rest of the team, but the Lakers still hold a commanding series lead and will have another chance to finish the series back at home in Game 5.
Marcus Smart News / Lakers Nation / April 27
Marcus Smart Thinks Trash-Talk From Jae’Sean Tate & Rockets Was ‘Hilarious’
The Houston Rockets were able to avoid a sweep at the hands of the Los Angeles Lakers by taking Game 4 and sending the series back to L.A. But attitudes and frustrations between the two teams began to boil over with multiple technical fouls and ejections and the two teams needing to be separated right after the game ended.
NBA News / Silver Screen & Roll / April 27
The Lakers have a big turnover problem against the Rockets
On the brink of advancing to the second round and pulling out a sweep for the first time since 2010, the Lakers fell to the Rockets in Game 4. With Kevin Durant out once again, it set the stage for a young and athletic Houston squad to play with a sense of urgency and desperation.
NBA News / Total Pro Sports / April 27
Multiple Lakers Players Accuse Rockets’ Jae’Sean Tate of 'Cursing Guys Out' as Tensions Flare During Game 4
Game 4 of the first-round playoff series between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Houston Rockets featured multiple heated moments and ejections on the court.
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 / Lakers Nation / April 27
Alperen Sengun Doesn’t Think Deandre Ayton Should’ve Been Ejected
The defense that Deandre Ayton has played on Alperen Sengun is a big reason why the Los Angeles Lakers were able to jump out to a 3-0 series lead against the Houston Rockets.
Los Angeles Lakers News / AirJordanChronicles / April 27
JJ Redick Addresses DeAndre Ayton’s Game 4 Ejection
JJ Redick addressed the controversial call that led to DeAndre Ayton’s ejection during Game 4’s loss against the Rockets. The play proved to be a turning point for the Lakers.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / April 27
Luka Doncic willing to pay ejection fine for Adou Thiero
Game 4 of the first round series between the Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets saw some tensions boil over down the stretch. A minor late-game altercation with about a minute remaining led to Lakers rookie Adou Thiero and Rockets guard Aaron Holiday both getting ejected.
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.
Los Angeles Lakers News / AirJordanChronicles / April 27
'That Was Uncalled': LeBron James Breaks Silence on Adou Thiero’s Ejection
LeBron James is used to tense situations in games, but Adou Thiero’s ejection from the Lakers vs. Rockets game on April 26 agitated the Lakers No. 23. And James didn’t shy away from expressing his unfiltered take about the issue.
NBA News / Total Pro Sports / April 27
Marcus Smart Goes Off on Referee After Controversial Adou Thiero Ejection Sparks More Drama During Lakers-Rockets
LeBron James’ time in the NBA might be coming to an end soon. But before that, the Los Angeles Lakers would want to hand him a fifth NBA ring. Playing in the postseason against the Houston Rockets, the purple and gold brigade looked confident.
LeBron James News / Lakers Nation / April 27
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.
Marcus Smart News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 27
Lakers’ Marcus Smart needed just 1 word to describe post-Game 4 trash talk with Rockets
With his doggedness and tenacity, Marcus Smart was an unlikely hero for the Los Angeles Lakers in their first three wins against the Houston Rockets in their first-round series in the playoffs.
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 / 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.
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.
Austin Reaves News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / April 26
Should the Lakers Let Austin Reaves Play in Game 4? 3 Reasons to Be Cautious
Heading into Game 4 against the Houston Rockets on Sunday at the Toyota Center, the Los Angeles Lakers have the opportunity to pull off the sweep, marking one of the biggest upsets in the first round of the NBA playoffs.
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.
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