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Marcus Smart is quickly entering legendary role player status for the Lakers, helping lead them to a 3-0 series lead.

The Los Angeles Lakers have thus far been just fine without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves in their first-round series against the Houston Rockets. LeBron James has been playing like someone at least a decade younger than 41, and produced another display in Game 3. And well, he may as well have to continue operating […] The post Lakers’ Austin Reaves receives injury status for Game 4 vs. Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Los Angeles Lakers have upgraded guard Austin Reaves to questionable for Game 4 of their first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets. Reaves has been out since April 2nd due to a strained left oblique. The original timeline for Reaves to return was between four and six weeks. This return would come at approximately three-and-half weeks. The Lakers have gone up 3-0 over the Rockets, despite the absences of Reaves and Luka Doncic. While Reaves could play in Sunday's Game 4, Donci...

Los Angeles Lakers (53-29, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. Houston Rockets (52-30, fifth in the Western Conference) Houston; Sunday, 9:30 p.m. EDT LINE: Rockets -5.5; over/under is 207 WESTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Lakers lead series 3-0 BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Lakers look to clinch the series over the Houston Rockets in game four of the Western Conference first round. The Lakers defeated the Rockets 112-108 in overtime in the last matchup on Saturday. LeBron James led the Lakers...

HOUSTON — Kevin Durant wasn’t available for Friday’s Game 3 against the Lakers, his second absence of the first-round playoff series. The Rockets star forward was ruled out because of a left ankle sprain, with the Rockets listing him as questionable on Thursday’s injury report before ruling him out 90 minutes before tipoff. The Rockets’...

Spurs rookie Dylan Harper had 27 points off the bench and teammate Stephon Castle had a game-high 33 to help the Spurs rally past the Blazers on Friday night and take a 2-1 series lead.

After stealing Game 3 in Houston, Rui Hachimura was a little too honest about the Lakers.

Rui Hachimura delivers a breakout playoff performance, helping lead the Lakers to a 3-0 series lead over the Rockets as key role players rise in the absence of Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.

There isn’t much good news around the Rockets lately. But perhaps they got a dose, even if it is minor. Hey, you’ll take what you can get when you’re in a 3-0 playoff hole. So, that morsel of halfway decent news? Well, it involves Kevin Durant, who missed the Game 3 overtime loss to the […] The post Rockets upgrade Kevin Durant to questionable for Game 4 appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Los Angeles Lakers was on the verge of losing Game 3 before an unlikely rally ignited them to stun the Houston Rockets on Friday night. Los Angeles had incredible momentum going into Game 3. They valiantly defended homecourt without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, seeing LeBron James and the supporting cast step up in […] The post Lakers completely gave up but still won Game 3 vs. Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

LeBron James and Marcus Smart made huge clutch plays in the Lakers' win over the Rockets.

LeBron James says he locks out when he plays with his son, Bronny.

Rockets head coach Ime Udoka had shared the play on which Kevin Durant got injured.

Things haven’t gone well for the Rockets in their series vs. the Lakers. Like, almost nothing. For starters, Kevin Durant has missed two of the three games (including Game 3 with a sprained ankle). Then the Rockets choked away what seemed like a certain victory, losing in overtime. Then coach Ime Udoka called out the […] The post Rockets’ Alperen Sengun: We believe we can come back from 3-0 appeared first on Hoops Wire.

When the Los Angeles Lakers signed Marcus Smart this summer, there was risk involved given his injury history, age and not playing for a contender in a few years. However, he has exceeded every expectation and is playing a vital role in L.A. having a commanding 3-0 lead against the Houston Rockets. In Game 2, […]

Lakers told to secure LeBron James beyond playing career.

The Los Angeles Lakers moved to a 3-0 series lead over the Houston Rockets after a 112-108 overtime win on Friday, a result anchored by LeBron James’ continued all-around impact despite heavy minutes and mounting playoff pressure. LeBron, 41 and in his 19th postseason run, scored 29 points in more than 45 minutes of action. […] The post Lakers HC JJ Redick isn’t taking LeBron James’ play for granted vs. Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Rockets blew a 6-point lead in the final 30 seconds of regulation L'articolo Rockets, Udoka Urges Team to Grow: “You’re Not That Young Anymore” proviene da Sportando.

The Los Angeles Lakers are one win away from a first-round sweep, but the headlines following Game 3 aren’t just about the scoreboard. They are about a father, a son, and a lob that will live in NBA lore forever. During the Lakers’ 112-108 overtime victory against the Houston Rockets on Friday, LeBron James and […] The post Lakers’ LeBron James opens up about unreal alley-oop to Bronny in Game 3 vs. Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

LeBron James made NBA history Friday night, throwing the first father-son playoff alley-oop to Bronny James Jr. as the Lakers took control against the Rockets in Game 3.