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Lakers player grades: L.A. defeats Rockets in Game 2 slugfest
The Lakers are surprisingly now in the driver's seat in their first-round NBA playoff series against the Rockets.
Apr 22
6 min
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Road teams pushing back in early days of NBA playoffs, stealing away the home-court advantages
The first six games in this season's playoffs all had something in common. Road teams figured out how to avoid being pushovers. Of the six first-round series that have completed two games, only two higher-seeded teams — Cleveland and the Los Angeles Lakers — have managed to hold serve at home and
Apr 22
5 min
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Jaylen Brown remains calm despite Game 2 loss: Welcome to the playoffs
The Boston Celtics are frustrated they dropped Game 2 to the Philadelphia 76ers, but they're not discouraged.
Apr 22
4 min
game
“Poked the Bear”: LeBron James’ Visibly Triggered After Rockets Forward Taunts Lakers Star in Game 2
Facing Kevin Durant, leading without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, LeBron James had enough reasons to ball out against the Houston Rockets. But the Los Angeles Lakers superstar had extra motivation coming his way.
Apr 22
5 min
player
Lakers topple Rockets in Kevin Durant’s return to take 2-0 series lead
The Rockets had their best player back in the lineup against the Lakers on Tuesday night after he sat out of Saturday’s Game 1. But even with Kevin Durant available...
Apr 22
3 min
game
Lakers beat Rockets in Game 2 with a new Big Three
LeBron James, Luke Kennard and Marcus Smart combined for 76 points, 16 rebounds and 16 assists to lead the Lakers to a 2-0 series lead.
Apr 22
3 min
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Atlanta, New York tied 1-1 heading to game 3
Atlanta, New York tied 1-1 heading to game 3
Apr 22
2 min
game
Do the 76ers have a chance against the Celtics if they prolong the series and get Joel Embiid back?
The 76ers will return to Philadelphia, where Embiid is recovering, having stolen one of two games in Boston.
Apr 22
5 min
game
Haway The Podcast | HAWAY THE Q&A | Diarra, O’Nien, Social Media, Le Fee, Europe & More!
There might be fewer days to the next game but we’ve always got time for a Q&A!
Apr 22
2 min