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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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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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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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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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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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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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Stephen Curry hopes to lead a surprise Warriors playoff run now that he's healthy after knee injury
Two-time NBA MVP Stephen Curry and his Golden State Warriors have a daunting task just to get into the playoffs
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LeBron James and Kevin Durant Set to Face Off in NBA Playoffs as Seedings Confirmed
LeBron James and Kevin Durant Set to Face Off in NBA Playoffs as Seedings Confirmed
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Luka Doncic to be re-evaluated ahead of Rockets-Lakers Opening Round NBA Playoff matchup
Is Luka in or out?
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Rockets Pick Tracker: Coin flip to determine where Sixers pick
A random drawing will determine the Sixers’ 2026 first-round pick via the Houston Rockets.
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