LeBron James Not Getting Ahead Of Himself Despite Lakers’ Series Lead Over Rockets
The Los Angeles Lakers are heading to Texas in a situation very few people thought they could be in. LeBron James has led L.A. to a shocking 2-0 series lead over the Houston Rockets, looking like clearly the better team…
Marcus Smart ‘Grateful’ To Be Back In Playoffs
Marcus Smart is only four years removed from winning the Defensive Player of the Year award. However, injuries and trades derailed him, limiting him to 54 games and zero playoff appearances for two teams in the last two seasons. He…
Luke Kennard: Lakers ‘Gotta Believe In What We Have’
Almost no one could have predicted that the Los Angeles Lakers -- missing both Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves -- would be leading the Houston Rockets 2-0 through two games of their first round playoff series. LeBron James has been…
LeBron James Has Special On-Court Connection With Marcus Smart
Without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, the Los Angeles Lakers need some players to step up alongside LeBron James to take down the Houston Rockets in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. In Game 1 it was Luke Kennard…
This Day In Lakers History: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Plays Final Game Of Career
The Los Angeles Lakers have had a plethora of superstars play for the franchise the years, with each making a lasting...
JJ Redick Believes Regular Season Helped Lakers Build Resiliency
The Los Angeles Lakers have dealt with injuries all season long and got a double-dose at the worst possible time right before the playoffs. But despite being down their two leading scorers, JJ Redick has his squad with a 2-0…
LeBron James Cautions Lakers After Game 2 Defensive Performance On Kevin Durant
One of the main stories coming into this playoff series between the Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets was the latest meeting between two of the best players of their generation in LeBron James and Kevin Durant. And while James…
Marcus Smart Makes Lakers Playoff History In Game 2 Win Vs. Rockets
In Game 1, it was Luke Kennard who caught fire and made Los Angeles Lakers playoff history with his performance against the Houston Rockets. In Game 2, however, it was Marcus Smart who was the catalyst for the Lakers taking…
Kevin Durant Discusses How He Can Be Better Against Aggressive Lakers Defense
Kevin Durant returned to the Houston Rockets' lineup for Game 2 of the first round playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers. But that didn't lead to a change in results as the Lakers again came out on top, defeating…
Lakers News: LeBron James Lives For Postseason Basketball
Even without his two co-stars in the lineup, LeBron James has gotten the Los Angeles Lakers out to a perfect start this postseason, taking a 2-0 series lead on the Houston Rockets after back-to-back wins at home. Most people counted…
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