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Lakers beat Rockets but still have ‘a lot of room for improvement’ for the series

On Saturday, the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Houston Rockets 107-98 in Game 1 of their Western Conference first-round matchup.

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Lakers Get Concerning News Before Game 2 vs Rockets

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Lakers 107-98 Rockets (Apr 18, 2026) Final Score - ESPN

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Lakers Take Game 1 as Rockets Offense Falls Flat

Game 1 is in the books, and… this one slipped.

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Game 1 FINAL Injury Report: Los Angeles Lakers vs Houston Rockets

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Lakers Spank Rockets 107-98 For 1-0 Series Lead

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3 takeaways from Lakers’ Game 1 win vs. Rockets

Coming into the series, the expectation was that LeBron James would need to have a big scoring night for the Lakers to have a real chance.

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Kevin Durant appears on Rockets' injury report ahead of Game 1 vs. Lakers

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The Houston Rockets To Host Multiple Playoff Fan Engagement Experiences

Rockets star Kevin Durant's face said it all

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Report: Kevin Durant has 'Good Chance' of Playing in Game 2 for Rockets

One facet that certainly made a difference is the fact that the Rockets were playing without Kevin Durant.

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The Houston Rockets’ Offense Was Missing in Action Without Kevin Durant

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What Ime Udoka said about Kevin Durant’s injury before Rockets’ Game 1 embarrassment vs. Lakers

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Rockets open series vs. Lakers without star Kevin Durant (knee)

Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant was ruled out for the playoff series opener against the host Los Angeles Lakers because of a right knee injury, coach Ime Udoka said before the game on Saturday.

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Rockets star Kevin Durant to miss Game 1 of Lakers series

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Rockets’ Kevin Durant to miss Game 1 vs. Los Angeles Lakers with knee injury; Josh Okogie to start

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With Durant Sidelined, Rockets Drop Postseason Opener

On the season, Durant averaged 26.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game, shooting 52% from the floor, and a scorching 41.3% from long distance.

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Rockets prepared for Kevin Durant's surprise scratch but still weren't ready; will he return in time?

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Game Recap: Lakers 107, Rockets 98

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Dorian Finney-Smith Logs an Unexplainable DNP in Rockets' Game 1 Loss to Lakers

The Houston Rockets opted to sit Dorian Finney-Smith in Game 1 of their postseason series against the Los Angeles Lakers, which underscores how much of a disappointment he's been this season.

LeBron Hypes Luke Kennard After Lakers' Win vs. Rockets amid Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves Injuries

LeBron James praised Luke Kennard after his teammate stepped up in the injury absence of Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves in Saturday's playoff opener against the Houston Rockets.

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The Rockets don't have long to correct game 1 woes

The Rockets have some catching up to do after dropping Game 1 against the Lakers.

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How to live stream Lakers vs Rockets: NBA Playoffs, TV channel

Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets meet LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers as they open their first-round NBA Playoffs series Saturday night in a matchup shaped by star power and major injuries.

What LeBron James says was 'insane' about Lakers playoff win vs Rockets

LeBron James and his son Bronny shared the court when the Lakers beat the Rockets 107-98 in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series April 18.

Lakers role player makes history in Game 1 against Rockets, could save season

Luke Kennard erupts for 27 points and a perfect 5-for-5 from three, making Lakers playoff history in a Game 1 win over the Rockets while stepping into a larger role without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.