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Lakers vs. Rockets Game 3 Preview: Does Houston have a counter?

Lakers vs. Rockets Game 3 Preview: Does Houston have a counter?

The Lakers look to take a commanding 3-0 lead against the Rockets on Friday.
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James makes tying 3 as Lakers storm back late, win in OT and take a 3-0 series lead over the Rockets

James makes tying 3 as Lakers storm back late, win in OT and take a 3-0 series lead over the Rockets

LeBron James scored 29 points, including a tying 3-pointer with 13 seconds left in regulation, Marcus Smart had eight points in overtime and the Los Angeles Lakers took advantage of a Houston Rockets team missing Kevin Durant for a 112-108 win Friday night to take a 3-0 lead in the Western Conference first-round series
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Friday's NBA matchups: Spurs-Blazers, Lakers-Rockets, Celtics-76ers in Game 3s

Friday's NBA matchups: Spurs-Blazers, Lakers-Rockets, Celtics-76ers in Game 3s

A trio of Game 3s await in the NBA on Friday night, with Boston going to Philadelphia, the Los Angeles Lakers going to Houston and San Antonio going to Portland
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Lakers Secure 2-0 Series Lead Over Rockets in NBA Playoffs

Lakers Secure 2-0 Series Lead Over Rockets in NBA Playoffs

Lakers Secure 2-0 Series Lead Over Rockets in NBA Playoffs
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LeBron scores 28, leads short-handed Lakers past Durant's Rockets again 101-94 for 2-0 series lead

LeBron scores 28, leads short-handed Lakers past Durant's Rockets again 101-94 for 2-0 series lead

LeBron James had 28 points, eight rebounds and seven assists, and the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers outlasted the Houston Rockets for a 101-94 victory and a stunning 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series
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NBA Playoffs: Lakers Lead 2-0 Against Rockets as LeBron James Shines

NBA Playoffs: Lakers Lead 2-0 Against Rockets as LeBron James Shines

NBA Playoffs: Lakers Lead 2-0 Against Rockets as LeBron James Shines
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Rockets get KD back, fall into 2-0 hole vs. Lakers anyway

Rockets get KD back, fall into 2-0 hole vs. Lakers anyway

Hello 2-0 deficit my old friend….
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Lakers Secure Game 2 Victory Over Rockets with New Big Three

Lakers Secure Game 2 Victory Over Rockets with New Big Three

Lakers Secure Game 2 Victory Over Rockets with New Big Three
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Lakers Secure 2-0 Lead Against Rockets in Western Conference Playoffs

Lakers Secure 2-0 Lead Against Rockets in Western Conference Playoffs

Lakers Secure 2-0 Lead Against Rockets in Western Conference Playoffs
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The Suns and Rockets are staring at the same mirror this April

The Suns and Rockets are staring at the same mirror this April

Watching Kevin Durant struggle with turnovers in Houston brings back complicated memories for Suns fans.
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3 takeaways from Lakers’ Game 2 win vs. Rockets

3 takeaways from Lakers’ Game 2 win vs. Rockets

The Rockets got Kevin Durant back, but the Lakers were still able to hold on to take Game 2 and a 2-0 series lead.
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Marcus Smart ‘grateful’ for chance to be back in playoffs, competing at high level

Marcus Smart ‘grateful’ for chance to be back in playoffs, competing at high level

Marcus Smart is back to playing postseason basketball and elevating his game for the Lakers.