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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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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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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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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, 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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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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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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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?
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Marcus Smart’s playmaking will be integral to Lakers postseason hopes

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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Rockets finish fifth in Western Conference as 2026 NBA Playoffs bracket locks into place

Rockets finish fifth in Western Conference as 2026 NBA Playoffs bracket locks into place

The Houston Rockets’ first-round opponent is finally set in stone.
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Lakers Secure No. 4 Seed with Victory Over Jazz, Set to Face Rockets in Playoffs

Lakers Secure No. 4 Seed with Victory Over Jazz, Set to Face Rockets in Playoffs

Lakers Secure No. 4 Seed with Victory Over Jazz, Set to Face Rockets in Playoffs
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Luka Dončić expected back in Los Angeles this week, Austin Reaves out until at least May

Luka Dončić expected back in Los Angeles this week, Austin Reaves out until at least May

Luka Dončić is set to return to America this week while Austin Reaves will be out until at least May.