Tag: Los Angeles Lakers

Luke Kennard Doing ‘Whatever It Takes’ To Help Lakers Win

The Los Angeles Lakers have an unexpected 3-1 series lead over the Houston Rockets, despite missing both Luka Doncic (Grade 2 left hamstring strain) and Austin Reaves (Grade 2 left oblique strain) in every game. Part of their stunning success…

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…

Lakers News: Marcus Smart Praises Deandre Ayton’s Composure

Deandre Ayton has been a major factor in the Los Angeles Lakers taking a 3-1 series lead over the Houston Rockets. Ayton has been engaged on both ends of the floor for the Lakers, able to defend and score when…

This Day In Lakers History: Andrew Bynum Ties NBA Playoff Record With 10 Blocks

On April 29, 2012, Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum invited the Denver Nuggets to a block party in L.A.'s...

Lakers News: Deandre Ayton ‘Can’t Wait’ For Game 5 Against Rockets

The Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Houston Rockets in Game 4, though it wasn't because of Deandre Ayton as he had his best game of the series. Ayton was the lone bright spot for the Lakers offensively as he…

Austin Reaves Feeling ‘Good’ Ahead Of Potential Return To Lakers Lineup

All indications are that Austin Reaves is likely to return to the Los Angeles Lakers' lineup for Game 5 against the Houston Rockets. While JJ Redick said after practice on Tuesday that he will be a game-time decision, reports indicate…

Lakers News: Phil Jackson Advocates For NBA Rule Change

Los Angeles Lakers legendary coach Phil Jackson has not been around the NBA in any official capacity since 2017, when he and the New York Knicks parted ways after three years of him as their top basketball decision-maker in the…

LeBron James Becomes First Player To Make 3,000 Field Goals During Playoffs

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James became the first player in NBA history to make 3,000 career playoff field goals. James accomplished the feat with his second basket of Game 4 against the Houston Rockets. James has a sizable lead…

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Already Keeping Tabs On Lakers & Rockets

The Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets are still battling for a place in the Western Conference Semifinals. L.A. holds a 3-1 series lead after dropping Game 4 in blowout fashion in Houston. The winner of the series will go…