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sports1 month ago•12 min saved

Lakers Bet on Ayton, Smart and Kennard as Doncic Sits for Game 1 vs Thunder

Doncic remains sidelined with a left hamstring strain and is out for Game 1, with no firm return date given; OKC's Jalen Williams is also out, though reports suggest he may be ahead in recovery, while LA will lean on Deandre Ayton for size and rebounding, Marcus Smart for defense and leadership, and Luke Kennard as the shooting spark (Kennard is viewed as the X‑factor). LeBron James also discussed his place in the game in a wide-ranging ESPN chat, reinforcing the series’s emphasis on team depth rather than a single star.

via Hoops Rumors|

#ayton #doncic #lakers

sports1 month ago•6 min saved

Lakers ride backcourt surge to 2-0 lead, grind out 101-94 win over Rockets

The Lakers held off the Rockets 101-94 to take a 2-0 lead in the series, powered by a starting backcourt duo of Marcus Smart (25 points, 7 assists, 5 steals) and Luke Kennard (23 points). Durant had 23 for Houston but faced smothering multiple-defender coverage after a strong opening, while LeBron posted 28 points with clutch defense and distribution to keep LA in control in the latter stages.

via Silver Screen and Roll|

#lakers #lebron #nba

2026-nba-playoffs1 month ago•82 min saved

11 Playoff Milestones to Track in the 2026 NBA Postseason

NBA.com outlines 11 major individual and team milestones to watch during the 2026 Playoffs, including Kevin Durant approaching all-time playoff scoring/FG/FT marks, LeBron James nearing the No. 2 spot in career playoff 3-pointers, James Harden closing in on 4,000 playoff points and top-10 assists/steals, plus notable team milestones for Boston, Cleveland, Denver, Golden State, Houston, Los Angeles, Minnesota, New York, and Phoenix as the Play-In and Playoffs begin in mid-April.

via NBA|

#2026-nba-playoffs #durant #lebron