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The Los Angeles Lakers stayed hot after notching their sixth straight win by edging out the Houston Rockets 100-92 on Monday night. Superstar guard Luka

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Cameras Catch LeBron James Heated After Lakers Teammate Gets Caught Lacking on Defense

Tonight was an uncomfortable match for the Los Angeles Lakers. Against the Houston Rockets, their margin for error stayed razor-thin, with every possession rocking both teams hard.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / March 17

JJ Redick Forces Kevin Durant 'Failure' as Rockets Star Turns Scapegoat vs. Lakers

In a defensive masterclass that shifted the momentum of the Western Conference playoff race, JJ Redick orchestrated a second-half trap that left Kevin Durant searching for answers.

Luka Doncic News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Active 30-point triple-doubles' quiz

How many of the 44 active NBA players to record a triple-double with 30 points at least once in their career can you name in six minutes?

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

The 'Active NBA All-Star leaders' quiz

The '1,000 double-figure NBA games' quiz

NBA News / Hoops Wire / March 17

NBA Notes: Lakers, Luka Doncic, Warriors, Kristaps Porzingis, Bulls

Luka Doncic keeps doing Luka things. And the Lakers keep winning. Doncic poured in 36 points as Los Angeles knocked off the Rockets, 100-92, in a game that felt a whole lot like late April.

NBA News / Yardbarker

Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / March 17

Lakers Clamp Down in the Fourth to Steal Gritty 100-92 Win in Houston

You could feel the tension in the Toyota Center before the ball even tipped. This wasn’t just a late-season matchup in mid-March; it was a heavyweight fight for Western Conference playoff positioning.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / March 17

LeBron James Reacts to Kevin Durant's Comments After Lakers-Rockets Game

LeBron James had an outstanding game against Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets on Monday, which led to a 100-92 win. The Los Angeles Lakers star finished with 18 points, five rebounds, five assists and two steals to extend the team's win streak to six games.

NBA News / Yardbarker

20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

Luka Doncic News / Field Level Media / March 17

Luka Doncic puts up 36 as Lakers power past Rockets

Luka Doncic scored a game-high 36 points as the visiting Los Angeles Lakers claimed a 100-92 victory over the Houston Rockets on Monday. The Lakers evened the season series with the Rockets ahead of the third and final meeting between the teams on Wednesday in Houston.

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The 'Active 30-point triple-doubles' quiz

The 'Most men's NCAA Tournaments' quiz

The '21+ made free throws in an NBA game' quiz

The '100-rushing-yard Super Bowls' quiz

NBA News / Silver Screen & Roll / March 17

Lakers grind out victory over Rockets for sixth straight win

The Lakers survived an ugly, ugly fourth quarter of basketball to come away with a sixth straight win, knocking off the Rockets on the road, 100-92. An absolute rock fight broke out between the two teams in the fourth as they combined for just 12 points in the first eight minutes of the period.

NBA News / Lakers Nation / March 17

Lakers Earn Ugly Victory Over Rockets To Extend Winning Streak

The Los Angeles Lakers have been rolling as of late, winning five straight games, including some against Western Conference contenders. They had a chance to keep that going on Monday night when they hit the road for the start of a six-game road trip, taking on the Houston Rockets in the first of two straight matchups.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / March 16

JJ Redick Shares LeBron James' New Role Before Lakers-Rockets

The Los Angeles Lakers come into tonight's clash against the Houston Rockets on a five-game win-streak. LeBron James hasn't played all five of these games, sitting out the first two with injury before returning and looking like a decidedly different player in their last three wins.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Sneakers on SI / March 16

Kevin Durant Debuts Nike KD19 Against Lakers

Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant debuted his 19th signature Nike basketball shoe against the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night. The Nike KD19 features a visually striking design that is engineered for ultimate responsiveness, comfort, and containment.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Last Word On Sports / March 16

Rich Paul Chimes In On ‘Lakers Are Better Without LeBron’ Debate

The debate over LeBron James’ fit with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves has a new (albeit expected) perspective: James’ longtime agent and friend, Rich Paul.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 16

Lakers’ dream seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NBA Playoffs

While playoff basketball’s outcomes will be determined by skill, depth, and experience, having the right seeding can work wonders, especially for a team that may need to catch some breaks if it has designs on getting to the NBA Finals.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / March 16

Update emerges on LeBron James’ playing future

A new update has emerged regarding LeBron James’ NBA future. In an appearance on ESPN’s “Get Up!” Monday, Shams Charania said the “feeling around LeBron and the league” is that James will play one more season.

Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / March 16

Luka Doncic Named Western Conference Player Of The Week For March 9-15

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic was named Western Conference Player of the Week for games played on March 9-15, it was announced by the NBA. During the week, Doncic led the Lakers to a 3-0 record with impressive wins over the Minnesota Timberwolves, Chicago Bulls and Denver Nuggets.

Marcus Smart News / Athlon Sports / March 16

Marcus Smart Claims NBA Team Forced Him To Play Through Injury Before Lakers Stint

The Los Angeles Lakers are reaping the rewards of a series of strong roster decisions since the Luka Doncic trade from February 2025. While they didn't make any flashy additions, their additions since last summer have all led to rewards on the court this season.

Paul Pierce News / The SportsRush / March 16

'Not Sure They Get Out the 1st Round': Paul Pierce Isn’t Confident Lakers Can Make a Deep Playoff Run

The Lakers have been an enigma throughout this season. They have been great in close games, but also prone to being blown out with some regularity. In essence, they’re a team that hasn’t always seemed as good as their record would indicate.

LeBron James News / Yardbarker / March 16

LeBron James’ retirement decision looms as NBA insider predicts future

At 41, LeBron James is still rewriting what is possible in year 23. But will there be a year 24?

James credits enthusiastic young fan for overtime win over Nuggets

Warriors' Stephen Curry shares candid take on his retirement

Steve Kerr screamed at wrong player after Warriors’ botched play

Jaylen Brown's 41-point effort pushes Celtics past Suns

Zion Williamson, Pelicans down Mavs to continue winning ways

J.J. Redick News / Lakers Nation / March 16

JJ Redick ‘Optimistic’ After Recent Stretch

The Los Angeles Lakers have looked like a completely different team over the last couple of weeks. Since Feb. 28, JJ Redick’s team is 8-1, including their current five-game win streak.