Marcus Smart Reveals When He Knew Lakers Were Ready For Rockets
With the Los Angeles Lakers taking on the Houston Rockets in the first round without their two leading scorers in Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, the importance of Marcus Smart grew even larger due to his experience and toughness. Smart…
Luke Kennard’s Perfect 3-Point Shooing Achieves Lakers Playoff First Since Robert Horry
Although the Los Angeles Lakers began their first-round matchup without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, LeBron James continued to fill an all-around role and it was Luke Kennard who led all scorers with 27 points against the Houston Rockets in…
LeBron James Pleased With Lakers’ Composure In Game 1 Win Over Rockets
LeBron James' playoff experience is vast and needs to draw on all of it if he hopes to lead the Los Angeles Lakers past the Houston Rockets in the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs. James was the Lakers'…
JJ Redick: Kevin Durant Missing Game 1 Didn’t Affect Lakers’ Mentality Against Rockies
People outside of the Los Angeles Lakers organization didn't give them much of a chance to advance past the Houston Rockets in round one of the 2026 NBA Playoffs. The Lakers' playoff odds were decimated once they announced Luka Doncic…
Lakers Highlights: Luke Kennard & LeBron James Dismantle Rockets In Game 1
The Los Angeles Lakers closed the 2025-26 season on a three-game winning streak, but were still considered massive underdogs going into their first-round matchup against the Houston Rockets. Luke Doncic and Austin Reaves are dealing with multi-week injuries that could…
This Day In Lakers History: Pau Gasol, Trevor Ariza Shine In 2009 Playoffs Opener Vs. Jazz
After a bitter loss to the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals, the 2008-09 season was about redemption for the Los...
Recap: Lakers Take Game 1 From Rockets With Kevin Durant Ruled Out
The Los Angeles Lakers kicked off the 2026 NBA Playoffs on Saturday evening, hosting the Houston Rockets in Game 1 of their first-round series. Unfortunately, the Lakers went into the postseason without their two leading scorers as Luka Doncic and…
Rockets Star Kevin Durant Ruled Out In Game 1 Vs. Lakers
The Houston Rockets released an updated injury report for Saturday's Game 1 matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers and Kevin Durant (right knee contusion) is out. Durant was originally listed as questionable, a surprise injury designation, although it was hard…
JJ Redick Reveals Lakers’ Mindset Until Luka Doncic & Austin Reaves Return
JJ Redick kicks off his second postseason as a head coach on Saturday against the Houston Rockets, but unfortunately the Los Angeles Lakers are going into this series without both Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. With Doncic and Reaves expected…
Lakers Video: Giannis Antetokounmpo Does Not Like Los Angeles
All signs are pointing to Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo finding a new team this offseason, and the Los Angeles Lakers are one rumored landing spot. Whether the Lakers have the assets to get it done remains to be seen,…
