LeBron James Snapped Playoff Closeout Streak With Lakers’ Game 5 Loss To Rockets
The Los Angeles Lakers had a lot of things in their favor going into Game 5 of their first round playoff series against the Houston Rockets. Not only were they back at home with the chance to close out the…
Marcus Smart Takes Accountability For Turnovers In Game 5 Loss To Rockets
There were multiple reasons why the Los Angeles Lakers were unable to eliminate the Houston Rockets at home in Game 5 of their first round playoff series, but at the top of the list was their inability to take care…
LeBron James Responds To Rockets’ Claims Of Being Better Team
Coming into this first-round playoff series, the Houston Rockets were heavy favorites over the Los Angeles Lakers, especially with the latter down their two leading scorers. But with LeBron James leading the way, the Lakers surprisingly took the first three…
LeBron James Highlights Offensive Struggles After Lakers’ Game 5 Loss
The Los Angeles Lakers blew a golden opportunity to end their first round playoff series, falling to the Houston Rockets 99-93 in Game 5. LeBron James led the way scoring wise with 25 points, but for a team that has…
JJ Redick Delivers Matter-Of-Fact Message After Lakers Fail To Close Out Rockets In Game 5
The Los Angeles Lakers squandered another opportunity to close out the Houston Rockets and now face the reality of a Game 6 matchup at the Toyota Center on Friday night. "Another period in the second quarter where we just turned…
Lakers Vs. Rockets Schedule & TV Info For Game 6
The Los Angeles Lakers shocked everyone by winning the first three games of their first round playoff series against the Houston Rockets despite being without leading scorers Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. Behind the great play of LeBron James and…
Recap: Lakers Fail To Close Out Rockets In Game 5 At Home
After dropping their first game of the series in Game 4, the Los Angeles Lakers returned home and looked to close out the Houston Rockets in Game 5 at Crypto.com Arena. The Lakers got a much-needed boost with Austin Reaves…
Lakers Injury Update: Austin Reaves Available For Game 5 Vs. Rockets
The Los Angeles Lakers announced that guard Austin Reaves (left oblique muscle strain) has been upgraded to available for Game 5 against the Houston Rockets. Reaves was listed as questionable for both Games 3 and 4 before ultimately being ruled…
LeBron James ‘Pissed Off’ About Adou Thiero Ejection In Game 4 Loss
LeBron James finally looked human in the Los Angeles Lakers' Game 4 loss to the Houston Rockets as he struggled with scoring and taking care of the basketball. James understandably looked fatigued after his Game 3 heroics this past Friday,…
Jabari Smith Jr. & Alperen Sengun Believe Rockets Have Edge Over Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers were not able to sweep the Houston Rockets as the latter won Game 4 in blowout fashion at home after dropping the first three games of the series. Even though they're down 3-1 though, the Rockets…
