NBA playoffs: Biggest question for each second-round series, including Lakers-Thunder
The NBA playoffs are rolling into the second round after what was an entertaining first series of games.…
NBA playoffs: Lakers respect Thunder, insist they aren’t intimidated
The Lakers understand the daunting challenge they’re about to face against the defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder…
NBA games today: Playoff picks, predictions, odds for Lakers vs. Rockets, more
As the 2026 NBA playoffs continue, we’ll have a trio of Game 5s Wednesday night. Two teams have…
Fantasy Basketball Exit Interview: Rockets searching for direction following playoff exit
The Houston Rockets looked poised for a favorable first-round matchup against a depleted Los Angeles Lakers squad missing…
LeBron James has had ‘the greatest career of any NBA player,’ says JJ Redick
LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are headed to the Western Conference semifinals. Head coach JJ Redick…
NBA playoffs Game 6 winners and losers: Magic collapse; Raptors rewarded
This was a pivotal night in the 2026 NBA playoffs. The slate on Friday, May 1 saw three…
Lakers risk blowing their 3-0 series lead as Rockets push to Game 7
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The Bounce: Can anybody close out a playoff series?
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LeBron James and Alperen Sengun Clash During Lakers’ Narrow Playoff Loss to Rockets
There is no love lost between Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James and Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun.…
NBA Legend Shaquille O’Neal Sends Harsh Message After Rockets-Lakers Game 5
Four-time NBA champion Shaquille O’Neal watched as the Los Angeles Lakers tried to close out the Houston Rockets…
2026 NBA playoffs first-round series odds: Knicks favored to close out Hawks on the road
At the start of the playoffs, there was no clear favorite in the Eastern Conference. The Boston Celtics…
Rockets hold off Lakers to force Game 6 after falling behind 3-0 in series
The Houston Rockets are still on their back foot, but they’re two wins from making NBA history. After…