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1:29'LeBron is an anomaly': King James goes off again as Lakers take 2-0 series lead on Rockets
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1:38Kennard and Smart: Who Needs Luka and Austin?
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2:14First Round Game 2 Highlights: Rockets at Lakers
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1:27Durant Struggles In Return As Lakers Bring The Pressure
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1:25LeBron Shines as Lakers Take 2-0 Series Lead
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1:20Lakers Look to Go Up 2-0 on Rockets
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0:27Game 2 advice for Celtics and Spurs: 'Just don't screw it up,' says Ashley Nicole Moss
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1:44Lakers Look To Go Up 2-0 Over The Rockets
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12:36Breaking Down the Top 5 NBA Finals Contenders
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1:43How to Play Lakers-Rockets Series
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1:07DoncicCunningham Eligible For NBA Awards
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10:06Breaking Down the Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Market
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12:18NBA Playoff Bracket With Avery Johnson
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2:18LakersNuggets Still Playing For No. 3 Seed In West
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0:58LeBronBronny James Make History Thursday Night
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1:36How An Early Exit Might Impact LeBron's Future With The Lakers
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1:18Luka To Have Treatment In EuropeTargets Playoffs Return
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1:05Lakers Battle To Keep #3 Seed In The West Amid Injury Concerns
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0:26Austin Reaves (Oblique) Expected To Miss 4 To 6 Weeks
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1:21Luka Doncic To Miss Remainder of Regular Season
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Top Lakers News
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Lakers' Jake LaRavia: Cleared for Game 3
LaRavia (ankle) isn't listed on the injury report ahead of Game 3 against the Rockets on Friday.
LaRavia was forced to exit Tuesday's Game 2 early after picking up a minor ankle sprainbut the issue won't force him to miss additional action. He's recorded six total pointsfour reboundsthree assists and one steal through his first two appearances of the first round against Houston.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Questionable for Game 3
Reaves (oblique) is questionable for Game 3 against the Rockets on FridayBrett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.
This report aligns with information that was received earlier in the week that Reaves could return at some point during the first round of the Western Conference playoffs. He'll presumably need to clear a few more hurdles in order to suit up Friday nightbut overallthis is a great sign for the Lakers. Another update on Reaves' availability should arrive closer to tipoff.
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Lakers' Jake LaRavia: Diagnosed with minor ankle sprain
LaRavia is day-to-day with a minor right ankle sprainper Dan Woike of The Athletic.
LaRavia left Tuesday's Game 2 win over the Rockets in the fourth quarter with an apparent right leg injury and has since been diagnosed with a sprain. The fourth-year forward's status still appears to be in serious jeopardy for Game 3 on Fridayand his chances of playing should be revealed once the Lakers release an official injury report.
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Lakers' Jaxson Hayes: Chips in full stat line in win
Hayes accumulated six points (1-2 FG0-1 3Pt4-5 FT)four reboundsone assisttwo blocks and one steal in 21 minutes during Tuesday's 101-94 win over the Rockets in Game 2 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Hayes had missed the Lakers' final four contests of the regular season due to left foot sorenessbut he's back to handling his typical role as the top backup center behind Deandre Ayton this postseason. As long as Ayton stays healthyhoweverHayes could have a hard time cracking the 20-minute plateau on a consistent basis.
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Lakers' Rui Hachimura: Massive workload in win
Hachimura had 13 points (5-10 FG3-6 3Pt)five rebounds and two assists in 43 minutes during Tuesday's 101-94 victory over Houston in Game 2 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Hachimura logged a considerable workload in the Game 2 winalthough he didn't make a huge impact on the box score. Through two playoff gameshe's averaging 13.5 points3.5 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 42.5 minutes per contest.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Strong effort in Game 2 win
James finished Tuesday's 101-94 victory over the Rockets in Game 2 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs with 28 points (8-20 FG2-5 3Pt10-14 FT)eight reboundsseven assists and one steal over 39 minutes.
Jameswho is carrying a ton of weight on his shoulders without Luka Doncic (hamstring) and Austin Reaves (oblique)continues to impress at his advanced age. James even pulled off a reverse dunk in this contestand the Lakers now take a commanding 2-0 series lead into Houston.
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Lakers' Bronny James: Cameo appearance in win
James registered zero points (0-1 FG) over three minutes during Tuesday's 101-94 victory over the Rockets in Game 2 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
James played just three minutesfailing to record a stat for the second straight game. At this pointhe is simply coming on to provide a small amount of rest for otherswhile not being seen when it matters. Barring any significant injuresdon't expect to see James on the floor much moving forward.
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Lakers' Luke Kennard: Another standout performance
Kennard contributed 23 points (8-13 FG3-6 3Pt4-4 FT)six reboundstwo assists and three steals in 42 minutes during Tuesday's 101-94 win over Houston in Game 2 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Kennard continued his recent surgehaving now scored 50 points in his past two gamespowering the Lakers to a 2-0 series lead over the Rockets. It continues what has been a strong end to the season for the veteranwho is playing a sizeable role following injuries to both Austin Reaves (oblique) and Luka Doncic (hamstring). The next challenge for Kennard will be to repeat his heroics away from home when the two teams meet in Houston on Friday.
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Lakers' Marcus Smart: Stupendous performance Tuesday
Smart contributed 25 points (8-13 FG5-7 3Pt4-5 FT)two reboundsseven assistsone block and five steals over 35 minutes during Tuesday's 101-94 win over Houston in Game 2 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Smart was electric on both ends of the floorhelping the Lakers to a somewhat surprising 2-0 lead. Despite being shorthandedLos Angeles continues to defy the oddswith Smart being a major factor in the team's success. Through two playoff appearanceshe has averaged 20.0 points7.5 assists3.0 three-pointers and 4.5 combined steals and blocks.
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Lakers' Jake LaRavia: Doesn't return Tuesday
LaRavia exited Tuesday's 101-94 Game 2 win over the Rockets in the fourth quarter and did not return due to an apparent right leg issuefinishing with zero points (0-2 FG0-1 3Pt)two rebounds and one block across 16 minutes.
LaRavia limped to the locker room with 5:05 remaining in the final quarter and was seemingly trying to stay off his right foot. If the 24-year-old wing is unable to play in Friday's Game 3 in HoustonMarcus SmartBronny James and Jarred Vanderbilt would be candidates to see a slight bump in minutes.
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Lakers' Jake LaRavia: Leaves for locker room
LaRavia exited to the locker room in the fourth quarter of Tuesday's Game 2 against the Rockets due to an apparent right leg issueKhobi Price of The California Post reports.
LaRavia was seemingly trying to stay off his right foot as he limped to the locker room with 5:05 remaining in the fourth quarter. It's unclear exactly what he is dealing withthough it wouldn't be surprising if the 24-year-old doesn't return in the final minutes of Tuesday's contest.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Could return later in quarterfinals
ESPN's Shams Charania reported Tuesday on NBA Today that Reaves (oblique) is on track to return late during the first round of the Western Conference playoffs against the Rockets.
Reaveswho is further along than Luka Doncic (hamstring) in their respective rehab processeshas begun 1-on-1 on-court work but still needs to progress to 3-on-3 and 5-on-5 activities. Reaves might be more likely to return if the Lakers advance to the second roundbut it sounds like the door is open for him to get back into the lineup later this series. In the meantimeLuke Kennard and Marcus Smart will try to help pick up the slack in the backcourt.
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Status in doubt for quarterfinals
ESPN's Shams Charania reported Tuesday on NBA Today that the Lakers are not expecting Doncic (hamstring) to return during the first round of the Western Conference playoffs versus Houston.
Although it's not necessarily an unexpected updateit sounds like the Lakers will have to advance to the second round in order for Doncic to see the court again in 2025-26. With the superstar guard continuing to nurse a Grade 2 left hamstring strainLeBron James should remain the focal point of Los Angeles' offense while Luke Kennard takes on an expanded role.
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Team Statistical Rankings
| PTS/G | OPP PTS/G | |
|---|---|---|
| Team |
116.3 (11th) |
114.6 (11th) |
Injuries
| Player | Injury |
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| L. Doncic PG Luka Doncic PG | Hamstring |
| A. Reaves SG Austin Reaves SG | Oblique |