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12:18NBA Playoff Bracket With Avery Johnson
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2:18Lakers, Nuggets Still Playing For No. 3 Seed In West
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0:58LeBron, Bronny 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 Europe, Targets 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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0:31Breaking News: Luka Doncic Out Indefinitely
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1:43Has Lakers Recent Success Changed Lebron's Future With The Club?
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1:49JJ Redick's Role In Making The Lakers A Contenders?
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1:53Lakers Look To Continue Title Pursuit
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1:15Is Lakers Momentum Real Or Fake?
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Confirmed out for Game 2
Reaves (oblique) has been ruled out for Tuesday's Game 2 of the first-round series against the Rockets.
Reaves has missed the past six games due to a left oblique strain and will remain sidelined, as expected, while the Lakers look to extend their series lead to 2-0. An update on Reaves and Luka Doncic's (hamstring) status and potential return is expected in the coming days, but for now Los Angeles will continue to lean on Luke Kennard, who poured in 27 points in the Game 1 victory.
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Officially ruled out for Tuesday
Doncic (hamstring) has been ruled out for Tuesday's Game 2 of the Western Conference first-round series against the Rockets.
Doncic has been sidelined by a Grade 2 left hamstring strain, and, as expected, will remain out as the Lakers look to extend their series lead to 2-0. An update on Doncic and Austin Reaves' (oblique) status and potential return is likely to come in the next few days, though in the meantime Los Angeles will look to continue getting strong production from Luke Kennard, who delivered a 27-point performance in Game 1.
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Lakers' Deandre Ayton: Shines with double-double
Ayton contributed 19 points (8-10 FG, 3-3 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists and one block over 35 minutes during Saturday's 107-98 win over the Rockets in Game 1 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Ayton's scoring total was engineered in part by LeBron James, who found his big man often and generated a few assists by connecting with him. Ayton has had his share of inconsistencies this season, but he went toe-to-toe with Alperen Sengun and finished with the better rebound result. It's all hands on deck for the Lakers, who need balanced output from everyone with Luka Doncic (hamstring) and Austin Reaves (oblique) sidelined. Ayton needs to keep the volume up and assume additional responsibility as a scoring threat to keep ahead of the Rockets in the first-round series.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Drops 13 dimes in convincing win
James ended with 19 points (9-15 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 0-2 FT), eight rebounds, 13 assists, one block and two steals in 38 minutes during Saturday's 107-98 win over the Rockets in Game 1 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
James racked up eight assists before the end of the first quarter, fully embracing his role as a ball distributor. He had time to perform his own heroics as a scorer as well. He converted 60 percent of his shots in the contest and was only two rebounds shy of his fourth triple-double of the season. With Luka Doncic (hamstring) and Austin Reaves (oblique) absent, James is expected to keep turning back the clock, churning out solid totals as the Lakers try to sweep the Rockets.
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Lakers' Luke Kennard: Delivers 27 points in victory
Kennard finished Saturday's 107-98 win over the Rockets in Game 1 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs with 27 points (9-13 FG, 5-5 3Pt, 4-6 FT), four rebounds and three assists across 38 minutes.
Kennard has cemented himself as the primary beneficiary amidst the Lakers' injury woes. The team faced a bleary outlook coming into the series, considering Luka Doncic (hamstring) and Austin Reaves (oblique) are likely to miss the first-round series against the Rockets. Kennard has carried over his late-season heroics into the postseason and appears more than ready to continue the charge. He led all scorers in the game by a wide margin. If he can keep the stellar production going, the Lakers' chance of advancing will skyrocket.
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Lakers' Jaxson Hayes: Not listed on injury report
Hayes (foot) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Saturday's Game 1 matchup with the Rockets.
Hayes missed L.A.'s final four regular-season games, but he'll return to the floor Saturday. With Hayes back in the mix, Maxi Kleber could drop from the rotation entirely.
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Team Statistical Rankings
| PTS/G | OPP PTS/G | |
|---|---|---|
| Team |
116.3 (11th) |
114.6 (11th) |
Injuries
| Player | Injury |
|---|---|
| L. Doncic PG Luka Doncic PG | Hamstring |
| A. Reaves SG Austin Reaves SG | Oblique |