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https://www.theringer.com/2026/03/23/nba/lebron-james-los-angeles-lakers-luka-doncic-stats-points
LeBron James Lets Go—and the Lakers Take Off - The Ringer
LeBron has handed over the reins to Luka Doncic for a shot at one more reign. Now the Los Angeles Lakers’ lost season has real stakes.
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https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7208690/2026/04/18/lakers-rockets-nba-playoffs-game-1-score-result-takeaways/
No Kevin Durant, no answer: Lakers take Game 1 from Rockets - The Athletic
Apr 19, 2026 - Without Kevin Durant, the door opened. LeBron James and the Lakers made sure to walk through it.
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https://nypost.com/2026/04/19/sports/lakers-take-advantage-of-kevin-durant-less-rockets-in-game-1-win/
Lakers take advantage of Kevin Durant-less Rockets in Game 1 win
Deandre Ayton had 19 points and 11 rebounds for the fourth-seeded Lakers, who pulled off an impressive win without their top two scorers.
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https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202604/20/WS69e58440a310d6866eb44592.html
Lakers take Game 1, as Rockets fail to fire without Durant - Chinadaily.com.cn
Kevin Durant was ruled out of Houston's playoff opener against the Los Angeles Lakers with a bruised right knee about 90 minutes before tip-off.
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https://www.silverscreenandroll.com/lakers-analysis/114376/lakers-offense-defense-playoffs-jj-redick-ime-udoka-rockets
Will offense or defense take Lakers further in the playoffs? | Silver Screen and Roll
Apr 16, 2026 - The Lakers need to lean on their strengths, but try to be great on both sides of the ball to find postseason glory.
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