For Luke Kennard, the job meant expanding his shot diet while handling the ball against one of the NBA’s best pressure ...

The Lakers could actually win this thing. They went from being the quivering dogs in the corner to becoming wolves. The ...

JJ Redick praised Deandre Ayton for his efforts amid a double-double performance in the Lakers' Game 1 win over the Rockets ...

Despite forcing turnovers and dominating the glass, Houston’s cold shooting without Durant gives shorthanded L.A. just enough of an opening for postseason life.

The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Houston Rockets in Game 1 of their first round series.

Takeaways from each Game 1 on Saturday that officially kicked off the NBA playoffs.

Luke Kennard scored 27 points and LeBron James added 19 points with 13 assists as the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers earned a 107-98 victory over the visiting Houston Rockets ​on Saturday in Game 1 ...

Sticking strictly to the math, the Lakers having to open their first-round series against Houston without Dončić (33.5 ppg) ...

With Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves sidelined, LeBron James ignited the Lakers' offense with "a little bit of everything," posting 19 points, 13 assists, eight rebounds and two steals in a Game 1 upset ...

The Rockets’ last lead came just 1:01 into the game, when Amen Thompson converted on a layup to make it 4-2. Kennard buried ...

SportsLine's proven model has revealed its Los Angeles Lakers vs. Houston Rockets NBA playoffs picks for Game 1 on Saturday ...

According to an NBA mock draft, the Lakers may have an opportunity to select a Duke big man to help superstar Luka Doncic.