Lakers center Deandre Ayton scored just six points in Tuesday’s win over Houston and wasn’t part of the team’s closing lineup in the fourth quarter. However, Ayton was upbeat when he spoke to the media on Thursday and head coach JJ Redick has raved about the work the big man is doing that doesn’t necessarily […]
Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant holds a minority stake in Paris Saint-Germain, whose ownership group is actively pursuing a franchise in NBA Europe, the projected 2027-28 international league. The investment could give the 16-time All-Star a foothold in basketball ownership while still under contract as a player. Durant purchased his PSG stake on June 21, following a relationship with club chairman Nasser Al-Khelaifi that formed during the 2024 Paris Olympics. "This was in the cards. Thi...
Friday night brings a trio of Game 3s: 76ers vs. Celtics, Rockets vs. Lakers and Blazers vs. Spurs
Of all the potential storylines coming into this first round playoff series between the Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets, one that hasn’t gotten as much attention as many might have assumed is the matchup between Deandre Ayton and Clint Capela. Earlier this season, Ayton was heard taking a shot at Capela out of frustration […]
Through the early stages of the NBA playoffs, betting markets have recorded sharp probability swings across multiple first-round matchups, with all but two lower seeds outperforming expectations heading into Games 3 and 4. The Los Angeles Lakers posted the largest single-series swing, jumping 40.9 percentage points after taking a 2-0 lead over the Houston Rockets after entering as heavy underdogs at +400 as they navigate without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. The Atlanta Hawks shifted from a ...
LeBron James is a perfect 24-0 when leading 2-0 in playoff series and 32-0 with a two-game edge. With the Lakers up on the Rockets, history is on his side again.
NBAHere are the five biggest reasons why the Houston Rockets are the most disappointing team in the entire 2026 NBA postseason right now.
LeBron James irked fans in Memphis earlier this month when he spoke during a YouTube show about how much he dislikes staying in the city and expressed a belief that the Grizzlies should relocate to Nashville. Addressing those comments – and Memphis’ reputation in general – during an appearance this week on the Pardon My […]
The Los Angeles Lakers may have saved their season with a quiet trade that is paying off in a massive way against the Houston Rockets.
The role players of the Los Angeles Lakers have stepped up in a massive way so far in their first round playoff series against the Houston Rockets and have gotten much deserved praise for doing so. But make no mistake, superstar LeBron James continues to lead the way for this team without their leading scorers […]
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The Houston Rockets will hope to rise to the challenge at home after falling to a 0-2 deficit on the road to the Los Angeles Lakers in their first round 2026 NBA Playoffs matchup.
Luke Kennard has been a revelation for the Los Angeles Lakers as he’s helped lead them to a 2-0 series lead over the Houston Rockets. Kennard has been a consistent source of offense for a Lakers team that’s been without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, and he’s delivered with two big playoff performances. Kennard has […]
Here's the latest on Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and whether they will play in the first round game against the Rockets.
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In his second season at the helm, he's proving he can make the adjustments necessary to beat Houston in a first-round playoff series.
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Can someone explain to me how the Houston Rockets are 9.5-point favorites tonight in Game 3 against the Los Angeles Lakers? Sure, I get that the game is in Houston. The Rockets are in desperation mode after dropping the first two games in LA. Role players almost always play better at home than on the […]
The Houston Rockets are staring down an 0-2 hole against LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. With the series shifting to Houston for Games 3 and 4, all eyes are on Kevin Durant and how he’ll respond after one of the worst playoff games of his NBA career. Durant finished Game 2 with 23 […] The post Jabari Smith Jr. puts pressure on Kevin Durant with blunt take vs. Lakers appeared first on ClutchPoints.
There hasn’t been an official update on the timeline for Luka Doncic’s return to the court — but there was an encouraging sign before the Lakers traveled to Houston. Doncic...