Lakers News: Deandre Ayton Looking Forward To ‘Physical’ Playoff Matchup With Rockets
The Los Angeles Lakers have a tough task ahead of them in the playoffs as they are set to face the Houston Rockets in the first round. Being without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves for at least the start of…
JJ Redick Gives Initial Thoughts On Lakers’ Playoff Matchup With Rockets
Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick led his team to a 53-29 record in the 2025-26 season and will now need to begin preparations to face off against the Houston Rockets in the first round of the 2026 NBA…
Lakers To Play Rockets In First Round Of 2026 NBA Playoffs With Game 1 On Saturday
The Los Angeles Lakers finished the 2025-26 season as the No. 4 seed in the Western Conference after beating the Utah Jazz and will take on the Houston Rockets in the first round of the 2026 NBA playoffs. They finish…
Which Western Conference Teams Do Lakers Own Tiebreaker Against?
The Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs have separated themselves record-wise from the rest of the Western Conference, but there is a fierce battle underneath them for playoff positioning. The Los Angeles Lakers, Minnesota Timberwolves, Houston Rockets and Denver…
Kevin Durant: LeBron James Can Play Another 4-5 Years
It seems a bit unfair to say LeBron James turned back the clock in the Los Angeles Lakers' second consecutive victory over the Houston Rockets because he's had multiple ridiculous performances this season that don't seem possible for someone in…
Lakers Highlights: Luka Doncic & LeBron James Dominate Rockets For 7th Straight Win
The Los Angeles Lakers have been rolling as of late, and they looked to keep it going against the Houston Rockets on the road on Wednesday night. The Lakers beat the Rockets in the same building on Monday and now…
Recap: Luka Doncic & LeBron James Lead Lakers To Win Over Rockets To Clinch Tiebreaker
The Los Angeles Lakers went into Wednesday night playing their best basketball of the season, winners of six straight, including a few over playoff teams. They kicked off their road trip by beating the Houston Rockets, and the two teams…
Austin Reaves Discusses Possible Adjustments For Lakers’ Rematch With Rockets
In a bit of a scheduling oddity, the Los Angeles Lakers must face the Houston Rockets in back-to-back contests, both of which are on the road. The Lakers pulled out a gritty 100-92 win in the first game thanks in…
LeBron James: Lakers Win Over Rockets Was Like ‘Playoff Basketball’
The Los Angeles Lakers began their road trip on Monday night by picking up yet another impressive win over a playoff-caliber opponent, this time in the Houston Rockets. It represents their sixth consecutive win, four of which came against teams…
JJ Redick Praises Lakers’ Second-Half Defense Against Kevin Durant & Rockets
Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick deserves a lot of credit for the team's recent turnaround as he has gotten his group to play much harder on both ends of the floor. With the 2025-26 season winding down, the…
