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Having won both games in Southern California to open the series against the Rockets, Lebron…

Dave McMenaminApr 23, 2026, 06:36 PM ET Close Lakers and NBA reporter for ESPN. Covered…

Los Angeles Lakers (53-29, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. Houston Rockets (52-30, fifth in…

The Los Angeles Lakers entered the 2026 playoffs as 150-1 long shots to win the…

Dave McMenaminApr 22, 2026, 03:49 AM ET Close Lakers and NBA reporter for ESPN. Covered…

LOS ANGELES — Back in March, the Lakers were winning games thanks to an incredibly potent…

The Lakers can write a hearty book of all the role players who have stepped…

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LOS ANGELES — Kevin Durant was back for the Rockets. That made the marquee matchup…