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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
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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.
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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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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, 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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Kevin Durant misses the Houston Rockets' playoff opener vs Lakers with knee injury
Kevin Durant is missing the Houston Rockets’ playoff opener against the Los Angeles Lakers with a knee injury, leaving both teams without their leading scorer to begin the first-round series
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A Dip in the Lake: The Lakers playoff history with the Rockets
The Lakers and Rockets have an extensive history in the playoffs.
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Kevin Durant out for Game 1 vs. Lakers
The Rockets suffered their only injury blow ahead of Game 1 of the NBA playoffs as they’ll be without Kevin Durant.
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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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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
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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