Marcus Smart Thinks Trash-Talk From Jae’Sean Tate & Rockets Was ‘Hilarious’
The Houston Rockets were able to avoid a sweep at the hands of the Los Angeles Lakers by taking Game 4 and sending the series back to L.A. But attitudes and frustrations between the two teams began to boil over…
Alperen Sengun Doesn’t Think Deandre Ayton Should’ve Been Ejected
The defense that Deandre Ayton has played on Alperen Sengun is a big reason why the Los Angeles Lakers were able to jump out to a 3-0 series lead against the Houston Rockets. Ayton has been able to match his…
Lakers News: Luka Doncic Willing To Pay Ejection Fine For Adou Thiero
Game 4 of the first round series between the Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets saw some tensions boil over down the stretch. A minor late-game altercation with about a minute remaining led to Lakers rookie Adou Thiero and Rockets…
LeBron James Blames Lakers’ Game 4 Loss On Turnovers
The Los Angeles Lakers have emphasized avoiding turnovers and giving up offensive rebounds throughout their series with the Houston Rockets, but they were points of weakness in a 115-96 loss in Game 4. L.A. had eight turnovers in the first…
Deandre Ayton Gives Vantage Point Of Ejection After Hit On Alperen Sengun
Deandre Ayton was ejected in the third quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers' Game 4 loss to the Houston Rockets after appearing to elbow Alperen Sengun in the head on the latter's drive to the basket. Ayton was called for…
Lakers Injury Update: Luka Doncic Continuing To Progress
The Los Angeles Lakers have found a way to manage in their first round series against the Houston Rockets despite their top two scorers Luka Doncic (left hamstring strain) and Austin Reaves (left oblique muscle strain) being out with injuries.…
This Day In Lakers History: Kobe Bryant Makes First Sports Illustrated Cover Appearance
Kobe Bryant is one of the most accomplished players in the history of the Los Angeles Lakers and the NBA as a whole...
Rockets Vs. Lakers Schedule & TV Info For Game 5
The Los Angeles Lakers weren't given much of a chance going into their first-round series against the Houston Rockets with both Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves out with injuries. The Lakers were the biggest underdogs of any team outside of…
Recap: Rockets Extend Series With Game 4 Win Over Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers took the court on Sunday night with an opportunity to sweep the Houston Rockets in their first-round series. Injuries have been a theme for both teams as Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves have missed every game…
Lakers Vs. Rockets Report: Austin Reaves And Kevin Durant Out For Game 4
The Los Angeles Lakers released an updated injury report for Game 4 against the Houston Rockets, which still Austin Reaves (left oblique muscle strain) unavailable. Such is the case for Kevin Durant, who is out for Game 4 as well…
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