Tag: Houston Rockets Archive

Apr 24, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) defends against Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (10) during the first quarter during game three of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

LeBron James Addresses Jabari Smith Jr’s Comments And Lakers’ Mistakes After Rockets Force Game 6

By Chaitanya Dadhwal
Los Angeles, CA - April 21:Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) glares at Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) in game 2 of the NBA playoff round 1 at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, CA on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.(Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

LeBron James Yells At Alperen Sengun For Complaining To Officials About A “Soft” Foul [Video]

By Chaitanya Dadhwal
Austin Reaves reacts to a play during a game against the San Antonio Spurs.

5 Things We Learned After Lakers Drop Game 5 Against Rockets Despite Austin Reaves Coming Back

By Eddie Bitar
Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) and forward LeBron James (23) talk on the court against the Brooklyn Nets at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Lakers Player Ratings: LeBron Can’t Provide Finishing Touches In Game 5 Loss Despite Reaves’ Return

By Eddie Bitar
Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) against the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center.

Austin Reaves Cleared For Return, Will Come Off The Bench In Game 5 vs. Rockets

By Nico Martinez
LeBron James Speaks Out On GOAT Debate With Michael Jordan; Defends His 4–6 Finals Record

LeBron James Speaks Out On GOAT Debate With Michael Jordan; Defends His 4–6 Finals Record

By Vishwesha Kumar
Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) reacts during the first half against the Brooklyn Nets at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: William Liang-Imagn Images

Lakers vs. Rockets Game 5 Prediction: Preview, Injury Report, Advantages, X-Factors

By Fran Leiva
Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) dribbles the ball during the first quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

How The Dallas Mavericks Could Acquire Kevin Durant Amid Recent Trade Rumors

By Siddhant Gupta
Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) is congratulated by forward LeBron James (23) and guard Luka Doncic (77) after a three-point basket in the second quarter at Crypto.com Arena.

Lakers vs. Rockets Injury Report: Status Updates For Kevin Durant, Austin Reaves, And Luka Doncic Ahead Of Game 5

By Nico Martinez
Mar 16, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick reacts during a play in the third quarter against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

JJ Redick Gets Candid On Lakers’ Challenge To Close Out Rockets: “You Have To Kill Them”

By Chaitanya Dadhwal
Apr 26, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) reacts after a play during the second quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers during game four of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Alperen Sengun Explains Rockets’ Key Advantage Going Into Game 5 vs. Lakers: “We’re Younger”

By Chaitanya Dadhwal
Mar 17, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) reacts in the second half against the San Antonio Spurs at the Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Austin Reaves Speaks Up On Injury Recovery, Imminent Return, And Lakers’ Success Against Rockets

By Nico Martinez