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History of Rockets vs. Lakers in the NBA Playoffs

History of Rockets vs. Lakers in the NBA Playoffs

A clash of two of the NBA’s proudest franchises has more history than you think

Finding the Lakers path to upsetting the Rockets

Finding the Lakers path to upsetting the Rockets

The Lakers are huge underdogs against the Rockets, but they still have a path to a first round upset.

Is the path toward playoff success elite offense or defense?

Is the path toward playoff success elite offense or defense?

The Lakers need to lean on their strengths, but try to be great on both sides of the ball to find postseason glory.

3 matchups that could swing the Lakers’ odds against the Rockets

3 matchups that could swing the Lakers’ odds against the Rockets

Despite missing two key stars, the first round matchup between Los Angeles and Houston still has plenty of intrigue.

JJ Redick says he has ‘trust’ in Bronny James, as Lakers prepare for playoffs

JJ Redick says he has ‘trust’ in Bronny James, as Lakers prepare for playoffs

The Lakers will need every player who suits up against the Rockets to elevate their play, including Bronny James.

The Lakers still have hope for the playoffs, even without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves for now

The Lakers still have hope for the playoffs, even without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves for now

The Lakers spent six months building and working toward the opportunity to make some noise in the playoffs

NBA Announces Full Schedule for Rockets-Lakers Playoff Series

NBA Announces Full Schedule for Rockets-Lakers Playoff Series

NBA Announces Full Schedule for Rockets-Lakers Playoff Series

Rockets need to beat up the Lakers in their 2026 NBA Playoff series

Rockets need to beat up the Lakers in their 2026 NBA Playoff series

The Rockets have a toughness edge on the Lakers, and they need to use it.

Rockets vs. Lakers 2026 NBA Playoff series preview

Rockets vs. Lakers 2026 NBA Playoff series preview

Houston faces off versus Lebron and friends in a first round series

Schedule for Lakers vs. Rockets first round playoff series

Schedule for Lakers vs. Rockets first round playoff series

Here’s a look at the schedule for the first round series between the Lakers and Rockets in the 2026 NBA playoffs.

Marcus Smart calls Game 1 ‘tremendously important’ for Lakers

Marcus Smart calls Game 1 ‘tremendously important’ for Lakers

The Lakers aren’t shying away from the fact that they want to win Game 1 and protect home court.

Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves still out indefinitely with injuries as Lakers prepare for playoffs

Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves still out indefinitely with injuries as Lakers prepare for playoffs

Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves will not return from injury in time to begin the Lakers’ first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets