Lakers 101-94 Rockets: LeBron turns back the clock

The 4-seed Los Angeles Lakers beat the 5-seed Houston Rockets 101-94 at Crypto.com Arena to go 2-0 up in their NBA Playoffs first-round series. In front of 19,057 fans, the Lakers controlled most of the night, winning the first and third quarters and holding steady late.
LeBron James led the way with 28 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists, while Marcus Smart supplied timely shooting and defense. Houston leaned on Alperen Sengun’s inside work and Kevin Durant’s scoring, but a cold night from three kept them chasing.
Key performers
– Lakers
LeBron James put up 28 points on 8/20 shooting with 10/14 at the line, adding 8 rebounds and 7 assists. Marcus Smart delivered 25 points, 5 threes, 7 assists and 5 steals, earning a Sofascore Rating of 8.8, the game’s best. Luke Kennard scored 23 on 8/13 shooting with 3/6 from deep and 4/4 free throws. Rui Hachimura added 13 points and 5 rebounds, while Jaxson Hayes chipped in 6 points and 2 blocks.
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22 Apr 2026Lakers 101-94 Rockets: LeBron turns back the clock

The 4-seed Los Angeles Lakers beat the 5-seed Houston Rockets 101-94 at Crypto.com Arena to go 2-0 up in their NBA Playoffs first-round series. In front of 19,057 fans, the Lakers controlled most of the night, winning the first and third quarters and holding steady late.
LeBron James led the way with 28 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists, while Marcus Smart supplied timely shooting and defense. Houston leaned on Alperen Sengun’s inside work and Kevin Durant’s scoring, but a cold night from three kept them chasing.
Key performers
– Lakers
LeBron James put up 28 points on 8/20 shooting with 10/14 at the line, adding 8 rebounds and 7 assists. Marcus Smart delivered 25 points, 5 threes, 7 assists and 5 steals, earning a Sofascore Rating of 8.8, the game’s best. Luke Kennard scored 23 on 8/13 shooting with 3/6 from deep and 4/4 free throws. Rui Hachimura added 13 points and 5 rebounds, while Jaxson Hayes chipped in 6 points and 2 blocks.
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