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Apr 12, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (17) reacts after a play during the third quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

The Rockets will have to pay special attention to the rim defensively to slow down the Lakers.

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The Rockets will have to pay special attention to the rim defensively to slow down the Lakers.

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Apr 10, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) reacts after scoring a basket during the third quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

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Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant's love for the game of basketball has remain unabashed.

Apr 7, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka against the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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The opening round postseason series between the Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Lakers will likely come down to several factors.

Apr 9, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) and guard Austin Reaves (15) during the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Los Angeles Lakers at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

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The question regarding whether Luka Doncic or Austin Reaves will return in time for the Houston Rockets' postseason matchup has officially been answered.

Mar 29, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Houston Rockets Head Coach Ime Udoka looks on against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

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The Houston Rockets returned to practice Thursday to prepare for their first-round matchup with the Los Angeles Lakers. They held their first session of the wee

Apr 10, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets guard/forward Amen Thompson (1) brings the ball up the court during the third quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

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The defensive wing has steadily improved his on-ball skills throughout the season.

Mar 29, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Houston Rockets Head Coach Ime Udoka yells against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

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Houston will need to adjust on the fly, though there's one option that stands above the rest.

Apr 12, 2026; Los Angeles, California; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) reacts in the first half against the Utah Jazz at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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The Los Angeles Lakers are hoping to keep LeBron James workload from being too high during the Houston Rockets' first round postseason series.

Apr 2, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts after a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

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With game one starting soon between the Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Lakers, Lakers coach JJ Redick gave a grim update regarding his injured stars.

Mar 16, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) defends against Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) during the fourth quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

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The Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Lakers have had their fair share of previous postseason battles. Here's what happened in those matchups.

Mar 16, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) dribbles the ball as Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) defends during the first quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

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With the opening round of the postseason nearing, the schedule for the Houston Rockets-Los Angeles Lakers series has released.

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The Houston Rockets held their first practice before game one Saturday night. Here is all the latest from Wednesday's practice.

Apr 10, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (10) attempts to score a basket as Minnesota Timberwolves guard Ayo Dosunmu (13) defends during the third quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

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The Houston Rockets need steady play from their much-improved forward to compete in the postseason.

Apr 10, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) warms up before the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

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Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant purchased a former Six Flags site in his hometown in Maryland.

Apr 9, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets guard Reed Sheppard (15) warms up prior to the game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images

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Houston Rockets sharpshooting guard Reed Sheppard will be key in the opening round series against the Los Angeles Lakers.

Apr 10, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets guard Reed Sheppard (15) attempts to steal the ball away from Minnesota Timberwolves guard Ayo Dosunmu (13) during the third quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

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The Houston Rockets have a new key player this season for the playoffs, and it's their young point guard with a huge role.

Mar 29, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Houston Rockets center Clint Capela (30) dunks the ball against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

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Houston Rockets reserve center Clint Capela respects Denver Nuggets MVP big man Nikola Jokic.

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Houston's playoff series against Los Angeles features some of the best matchups in the first round.

Mar 16, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick reacts during a play in the third quarter against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

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Los Angeles is facing an uphill battle against Houston, but head coach JJ Redick revealed the key to the series.

Apr 12, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets center Clint Capela (30) reacts after a play during the first quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

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Houston Rockets reserve center Clint Capela likes the potential of Atlanta Hawks wing Jonathan Kuminga.

Apr 12, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets center Clint Capela (30) celebrates with guard JD Davison (4) after a play during the fourth quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

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The Rockets aare set to take on the Lakers in the first round in a matchup that may come down the X-Factor matchups to determine the winner.

Mar 16, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets guard Amen Thompson (1) grabs a rebound away from Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton (5) during the third quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

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The Houston Rockets all season have been the best in this one area and it will play a big part in their first-round series with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Apr 10, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) shoots the ball during the third quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

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The Houston Rockets begin their NBA playoff run on Saturday. The road to the NBA Finals will be extremely tough.

Dec 1, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets general manager Rafael Stone watches during practice before the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

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Houston Rockets general manager Rafael Stone attempted to add context to statements from earlier in the season, which ended just as badly.

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Three reasons the Rockets could grab their first series win since 2020.