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NBA playoffs 2026: Thunder try to end the parity, challengers set to crash the party
Oklahoma City guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander isn't focused on becoming a back-to-back NBA champion
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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.
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Kevin Durant, LeBron James meet in playoffs for 4th time when Rockets visit short-handed Lakers
LeBron James and Kevin Durant have faced each other in the playoffs three times, and the superstar with the superior supporting cast won a championship every time
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2025-26 NBA Playoffs First Round: Discussion thread
It’s the first round of the playoffs and teams are hoping to move on through upsets or dominating performances.
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JJ Redick says Lakers ‘mindset’ is extend season, so Luka Dončić, Austin Reaves can return
For Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves to come back this year, the Lakers have to win some games without them.
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Kevin Durant returns to the playoffs, leading the Rockets into a 1st-round clash with the Lakers
Kevin Durant is back in the playoffs after missing out last season
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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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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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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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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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NBA Announces Full Schedule for Rockets-Lakers Playoff Series
NBA Announces Full Schedule for Rockets-Lakers Playoff Series
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