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The Los Angeles Lakers should have a clear stance on Rui Hachimura after their Game 1 win over the Rockets, where he proved JJ Redick right.

There's plenty at stake in this round-one series between the Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets, but LeBron James' free-agent decision likely won't be influ ...

The injury-ravaged Lakers were expected to wilt in the playoffs, but Luke Kennard delivered a blistering shooting show during a win over Houston.

The Lakers were connected, apparently having had time to adjust to the loss of their two leading scorers, while the Rockets looked confused.

Kevin Durant was ruled out of Houston's playoff opener against the Los Angeles Lakers with a bruised right knee about 90 minutes before tipoff.

The Houston Rockets will not be able capable of rattling the Los Angeles Lakers star.

Houston, you don't just have a problem, you have an absolute nightmare.

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.

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 ...

Marcus Smart's playoff experience was on full display in Game 1, but comes from a past Lakers fans may not love.