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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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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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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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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
The Lakers aren’t shying away from the fact that they want to win Game 1 and protect home court.
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Rockets vs. Lakers 2026 NBA Playoff series preview
Houston faces off versus Lebron and friends in a first round series
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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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NBA Announces Full Schedule for Rockets-Lakers Playoff Series
NBA Announces Full Schedule for Rockets-Lakers Playoff Series
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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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Marcus Smart’s playmaking will be integral to Lakers postseason hopes
Without Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves, Marcus Smart becomes integral as a playmaker for the Lakers.
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The Lakers are the underdogs of the playoffs
Lakers head coach JJ Redick can certainly play the underdog card as his team begins the postseason without Luka Dončić.
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LeBron James must try to carry yet another team to playoff success with Lakers' Doncic, Reaves out
LeBron James probably thought he was done playing this particular role
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