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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Bronny and LeBron James are looking forward to postseason playing time together with the Lakers

Bronny and LeBron James are looking forward to postseason playing time together with the Lakers

LeBron James and Bronny James seem likely to play postseason minutes together this month when the Los Angeles Lakers face the Houston Rockets in the first round
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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JJ Redick says Luka Dončić, Austin Reaves still out indefinitely

JJ Redick says Luka Dončić, Austin Reaves still out indefinitely

The Lakers will not be welcoming back either Luka Dončić or Austin Reaves anytime sooner as they head into the playoffs.
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Luka Doncic to be re-evaluated ahead of Rockets-Lakers Opening Round NBA Playoff matchup

Luka Doncic to be re-evaluated ahead of Rockets-Lakers Opening Round NBA Playoff matchup

Is Luka in or out?