Luke Kennard, LeBron James team to upset Rockets in opener
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Luke Kennard, LeBron James team to upset Rockets in opener
Luke Kennard scored a career playoff-high 27 points, LeBron James had 19 points and 13 assists, and the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers capitalized on Kevin Durant's injury absence for a 107-98 victory over the Houston Rockets in Game 1.
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Lead articleArticle published:Luke Kenard achieves Lakers playoff feat last done by 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 Game 1. Kennard initially provided the Lakers with a shooting threat off the bench upon […]
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It took just 1 game to prove Lakers' Luke Kennard-Gabe Vincent trade was a home run
On Saturday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers got off to a strong start to their series against the Houston Rockets with a comfortable home win in Game 1, getting the victory by a score of 107-98. Many big names were out of the lineup for this one, with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves sidelined for […] The post It took just 1 game to prove Lakers’ Luke Kennard-Gabe Vincent trade was a home run appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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Lakers role player makes history in Game 1 against Rockets, could he save the season next?
Luke Kennard erupts for 27 points and a perfect 5-for-5 from three, making Lakers playoff history in a Game 1 win over the Rockets while stepping into a larger role without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.
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Luke Kennard's postgame admission will have Lakers fans ready to run through a wall
The Los Angeles Lakers opened their 2026 playoff run with authority. Interestingly enough, it was Luke Kennard who delivered the message loudest. In a 107-98 Game 1 win over the Houston Rockets, Kennard erupted for a season-high 27 points on 9-of-13 field goal shooting. That included a perfect 5-of-5 from beyond the arc. With that, […] The post Luke Kennard’s postgame admission will have Lakers fans ready to run through a wall appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Publisher:Lakers' Marcus Smart drops 3 word take on LeBron James' importance vs. Rockets
The Los Angeles Lakers opened their first-round playoff series with a 107-98 Game 1 win over the Houston Rockets on Saturday night, thanks to efficiency, ball movement, and a commendable performance from multiple contributors. LeBron James finished with 19 points, 13 assists, eight rebounds, and two steals, orchestrating the Lakers’ attack as the primary facilitator. He […] The post Lakers’ Marcus Smart drops 3 word take on LeBron James’ importance vs. Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Publisher:Luke Kennard provides a jolt of Luka magic, helping the Lakers beat the Rockets
The injury-ravaged Lakers were expected to wilt in the playoffs, but Luke Kennard delivered a blistering shooting show during a win over Houston.
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Luke Kennard’s career night sends Lakers to Game 1 win
The Lakers used a huge night from Luke Kennard and a stingy defensive effort to take Game 1 over the Rockets.
Publisher:Kennard scores 27, LeBron leads Lakers to surprising 107-98 win over Rockets in playoff opener
Luke Kennard scored a career playoff-high 27 points, LeBron James had 19 points and 13 assists, and the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers capitalized on Kevin Durant’s injury absence for a 107-98 victory over the Houston Rockets in the opener of their first-round playoff series on Saturday night.
Publisher:LeBron James On How Lakers Pulled Off Stunning Win In Game 1 vs. Rockets
LeBron James and the Lakers defied the odds against the Rockets.
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LeBron James, Luke Kennard go off in Lakers' Game 1 win over Rockets
The Los Angeles Lakers handed head coach JJ Redick confidence and assurance experience will prevail Saturday. The likes of LeBron James and Luke Kennard provided just that and more against the Houston Rockets. James delivered the double-double in his latest NBA Playoffs appearance. Kennard dropped a team-high 27, though, in leading the 107-98 win inside […] The post LeBron James, Luke Kennard go off in Lakers’ Game 1 win over Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Publisher:Lakers Player Ratings: LeBron And Kennard Have Huge Games To Take Out Rockets In Game 1 - Fadeaway World
The Los Angeles Lakers rode the brilliance of LeBron James and Luke Kennard to defeat the Houston Rockets 107-98.
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