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LeBron scores 28leads short-handed Lakers past Durant’s Rockets again 101-94 for 2-0 series lead

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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron Jamesrightpasses the ball while under pressure from Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant during the first half in Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoffs basketball series TuesdayApril 212026in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

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Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durantleftdrives by Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura during the first half in Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoffs basketball series TuesdayApril 212026in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James grimaces as he holds his finger during the first half in Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoffs basketball series against the Houston RocketsTuesdayApril 212026in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

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Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart reacts after being called for a foul during the first half in Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoffs basketball series against the Houston RocketsTuesdayApril 212026in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

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Houston Rockets center Alperen Senguntopand Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart go after a rebound during the first half in Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoffs basketball series TuesdayApril 212026in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James had 28 pointseight rebounds and seven assistsand the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers outlasted the Houston Rockets for a 101-94 victory Tuesday night and a stunning 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series.

Marcus Smart had 25 points with five 3-pointers and seven assists for the Lakerswho have twice overcome the absences of Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves with a comprehensive team effort led by the 41-year-old James. Los Angeles did it in Game 2 despite the return of Kevin Durantwho scored just three of his 23 points in the second half against the Lakers’ tenacious defense.

“We executed the game plan offensively and defensivelyshored up some of our mistakes from Game 1and just got into a dogfight,” James said. “When we have two big guns out like we havewe’ve all got to pick up our playand that’s all it’s about. We’re all just trying to make contributions on offense and seize the opportunity.”

Luke Kennard scored 23 points for Los Angeleswhich nursed a small lead throughout the fourth quarter of Game 2. Smart found James streaking down the lane for a theatrical two-handed dunk with 55 seconds leftand Kennard added two late free throws to ice it.

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Alperen Sengun had 20 points and 11 rebounds for the fifth-seeded Rocketswho again struggled offensively even with Durant making his Houston playoff debut. Jabari Smith Jr. scored 18 points and Amen Thompson had 16but the Rockets made only 40.4% of their shots and managed just seven 3-pointers.

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Three days after he missed the series opener with a right knee bruiseDurant took only 12 shots and had nine turnovers to begin his fourth career playoff matchup against James. The superstars previously met in the NBA Finals in 20122017 and 2018.

“They started doubling me from possession one,” Durant said. “I’ve got to do better and not put my teammates in bad positions when I’m swinging the ball. ... We’re just not making shotsto be honest. We’re not shooting the ball well. We’re missing a lot of layups. I just think that’s the difference in the game. They’re making shots. Smart was the guy that knocked down shots for them today. Kennardtoo.”

Durant blocked Kennard’s shot on the first possession of Game 2but then got in early foul trouble while the Lakers again streaked to a large first-half lead.

The Lakers are getting exceptional postseason play from Smartthe longtime Celtics guard who joined Los Angeles this season. Although he missed much of the regular-season stretch run due to injurySmart has immediately added toughness and playmaking acumen to the Lakers’ supporting cast.

“He just had a killer game tonight,” Lakers coach JJ Redick said of Smart. “He did a great job defensively. He made shots. He’s an unbelievable player.”

Both Smart and Kennard went 8 for 13 from the fieldcombining for eight 3-pointers..

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GREG BEACHAM

Beacham is a sports writer in California.

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