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NBA News / Field Level Media / April 25
NBA roundup: Lakers rally for OT win, 3-0 lead on Rockets
LeBron James and Marcus Smart recorded double-doubles as the Los Angeles Lakers took a stranglehold on their first-round playoff series against the host Houston Rockets with a 112-108 overtime victory in Game 3 on Friday.
The 'NBA Playoff 30-point teammates' quiz
How many of the most recent teammates to score at least 30 points in the same NBA Playoff game can you name in seven 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 / Fadeaway World / April 25
LeBron James And Marcus Smart Explain Their Game-Saving Plays In Huge Win Over Rockets
The Los Angeles Lakers looked all set to taste defeat for the first time in these playoffs in Game 3 against the Houston Rockets, but came away with a stunning 112-108 overtime win instead.
J.J. Redick News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 25
Lakers’ JJ Redick reveals ‘next play’ mindset during comeback win over Rockets
With the clock winding down in regulation, it looked as though the Los Angeles Lakers were on the verge of losing their first game of the 2026 NBA playoffs.
NBA News / Silver Screen & Roll / April 25
Player Grades: Lakers vs. Rockets 
A couple of weeks ago, the thought of the Lakers being lucky injury-wise was laughable. However, now that they’ve played three playoff games, LA is trending in a positive direction with its injuries, and other Western Conference teams are in trouble.
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 / Fadeaway World / April 25
4 Reasons Why The Lakers Are Up 3-0 Against The Rockets In The First Round As They Look Toward A Sweep
Nobody saw this coming, at least not like this. The Los Angeles Lakers weren’t supposed to be the team in control of this series, let alone up 3-0 against a Houston Rockets squad many viewed as the favorite.
LeBron James News / Hoops Wire / April 25
LeBron James admits 'I don't feel good,' but that's exactly why Lakers on brink of sweep
LeBron James looked spent. Said it, too. “Hell nah, I don’t feel good,” he told Amazon Prime. “That’s how you’re supposed to feel after a playoff game.” That pretty much summed it up.
NBA News / Field Level Media / April 24
Lakers pull out OT win over Rockets, move to verge of sweep
LeBron James and Marcus Smart recorded double-doubles as the Los Angeles Lakers took a stranglehold on their first-round playoff series against the host Houston Rockets with a 112-108 overtime victory in Game 3 on Friday.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 25
LeBron James' big moments lifting Lakers to commanding series lead vs. Rockets
A series many thought would go one way due to key injuries has gone the completely other direction. With their come-from-behind Game 3 win on Friday night, it's the Los Angeles Lakers who have a commanding 3-0 series lead over the Houston Rockets.
Austin Reaves News / Athlon Sports / April 24
Lakers Announce Austin Reaves' Availability for Game 3 in Houston
Availability had become a major talking point for the Los Angeles Lakers heading into their first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets. Austin Reaves, sidelined with a Grade 2 left oblique strain, was upgraded to questionable for Game 3 on Thursday.
Alperen Sengun News / Larry Brown Sports / April 24
Rockets could make shocking move if they lose in first round to the Lakers
The Houston Rockets are currently down 0-3 to the Los Angeles Lakers, and a lot may be riding on what happens from here.
The '5 3-pointer, 5-steal playoff games' quiz
How many of the NBA players to knock down five three-pointers and rack up five steals in the same playoff game can you name in five minutes?
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / April 24
Luke Kennard Explains Why JJ Redick Partnership Has Been So Great
Luke Kennard landed in the perfect spot at the trade deadline as he’s become an important member of Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick’s rotation.
Deandre Ayton News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / April 24
Lakers Deandre Ayton Makes His Biggest Defensive Claim Yet
The Los Angeles Lakers are up 2-0 on the Houston Rockets heading into Game 3 at Toyota Center, doing it without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. It has been a collective effort, but Deandre Ayton is now stepping into the spotlight with a claim that is hard to ignore.
Los Angeles Lakers News / AirJordanChronicles / April 24
Stephen A. Smith, Kenny Smith Weigh In on LeBron James and Michael Jordan’s legacy
LeBron James is leading the heavily short-handed Los Angeles Lakers in the playoff series against the Houston Rockets. And his performances got Stephen A.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / April 24
JJ Redick Reveals Conversation With Marcus Smart Helped Turn Things Around For Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers are heading to Houston with a 2-0 series lead in the first round, despite missing both Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. Head coach JJ Redick has cooked up a near-perfect scheme for Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets, but it’s been the unexpected leaps from Marcus Smart and Luke Kennard that have really helped L.A.
Deandre Ayton News / Total Pro Sports / April 24
Lakers’ Deandre Ayton Puts NBA World on Notice With Bold Defensive Claim
Deandre Ayton is making the most of his chances in LA’s first-round series against the Houston Rockets, and according to him, he’s now capable of guarding anybody on the floor.
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.
Austin Reaves News / Field Level Media / April 23
Austin Reaves cleared for on-court work, could rejoin Lakers' lineup in 7-10 days
Austin Reaves is working out on the court and closing in on rejoining the Lakers' lineup. Reaves was cleared for the latest step in his progression of rehab from a Grade 2 oblique strain suffered on April 2 against the Oklahoma City Thunder, the same game in which Luka Doncic (hamstring) was injured.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 23
What factors will decide the Lakers-Rockets playoff series?
When the Los Angeles Lakers' two leading scorers, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, went down against the Oklahoma City Thunder on April 2, many speculated their playoff hopes were diminished and that a short series was inevitable. Instead, they're up 2-0 on the Rockets. What will determine how the rest of the series plays out?
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / April 23
Skip Bayless Makes Bold Claim About Lakers Without Luka Doncic
Just days after head coach JJ Redick publicly defended Luka Doncic and called out media bias around the team and MVP snub, the narrative around the Los Angeles Lakers has taken a strange turn, and one loud media voice is now questioning whether the team even needs Luka at all.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / April 22
Lakers’ Austin Reaves closer to return than Luka Doncic
The Lakers are in control of their first-round series. They just aren’t whole. Even without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, the Lakers have jumped out to a 2-0 lead over the Rockets.
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