Marcus Smart Thinks Trash-Talk From Jae’Sean Tate & Rockets Was ‘Hilarious’
Originally published by LakersNation.comThe Houston Rockets were able to avoid a sweep at the hands of the Los Angeles Lakers by taking Game 4 and sending the series back to L.A. But attitudes and frustrations between the two teams began…
Lakers News: Luka Doncic Willing To Pay Ejection Fine For Adou Thiero
Originally published by LakersNation.comGame 4 of the first round series between the Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets saw some tensions boil over down the stretch. A minor late-game altercation with about a minute remaining led to Lakers rookie Adou…
LeBron James Blames Lakers’ Game 4 Loss On Turnovers
Originally published by LakersNation.comThe Los Angeles Lakers have emphasized avoiding turnovers and giving up offensive rebounds throughout their series with the Houston Rockets, but they were points of weakness in a 115-96 loss in Game 4. L.A. had eight turnovers…
Deandre Ayton Gives Vantage Point Of Ejection After Hit On Alperen Sengun
Originally published by LakersNation.comDeandre Ayton was ejected in the third quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers’ Game 4 loss to the Houston Rockets after appearing to elbow Alperen Sengun in the head on the latter’s drive to the basket. Ayton…
Lakers Injury Update: Luka Doncic Continuing To Progress
Originally published by LakersNation.comThe Los Angeles Lakers have found a way to manage in their first round series against the Houston Rockets despite their top two scorers Luka Doncic (left hamstring strain) and Austin Reaves (left oblique muscle strain) being…
Rockets Vs. Lakers Schedule & TV Info For Game 5
Originally published by LakersNation.comThe Los Angeles Lakers weren’t given much of a chance going into their first-round series against the Houston Rockets with both Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves out with injuries. The Lakers were the biggest underdogs of any…
Lakers Vs. Rockets Report: Austin Reaves And Kevin Durant Out For Game 4
Originally published by LakersNation.comThe Los Angeles Lakers released an updated injury report for Game 4 against the Houston Rockets, which still Austin Reaves (left oblique muscle strain) unavailable. Such is the case for Kevin Durant, who is out for Game…
Bronny James: Scoring First Playoff Points Provided Great Confidence
Originally published by LakersNation.comJust one month ago not many would have envisioned Bronny James being part of the the Los Angeles Lakers’ playoff rotation even if it’s come in limited minutes in every game so far. James was particularly effective…
Lakers Achieved Rare NBA Playoffs History With Game 3 Comeback Vs. Rockets
Originally published by LakersNation.comThe Los Angeles Lakers, historically speaking, should not have won Game 3 against the Houston Rockets. They trailed 101-95 with Houston holding possession of the ball with 34.4 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter. Then, the duo…
Lakers Assistant Coach Lindsey Harding Joining Prime Video As WNBA Studio Analyst
Originally published by LakersNation.comWhen JJ Redick was hired as head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, he moved to build a coaching staff around him full of both veterans with prior head coaching experience as well as younger coaches, hungry…
Marcus Smart Implores Lakers To ‘Be Like A Lion’ In Game 4 Against Rockets
Originally published by LakersNation.comArguably one of the most impactful moves in the entire NBA last summer was Marcus Smart signing with the Los Angeles Lakers. What he has given them so far in the playoffs is exactly what L.A. envisioned…
Lakers Injury Report: Austin Reaves, Kevin Durant Questionable For Game 4
Originally published by LakersNation.comThe Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets have released their preliminary injury reports for Game 4 on Sunday at 6:30 p.m. PT in Houston. Austin Reaves (Grade 2 left oblique strain) and Kevin Durant (left ankle sprain)…
