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Luke Kennard Scores 27, Lakers Take Game 1 Against Rockets
Kennard hit four 3-pointers and the Lakers shot 60.6% while holding Houston to 37.6% in a playoff opener without Kevin Durant.
- On Saturday, the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Houston Rockets 107-98 in their first-round playoff series opener, led by Luke Kennard's career playoff-high 27 points.
- Both teams played without key starters; the Lakers managed without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, while Kevin Durant was a late scratch with a bruised right knee for Houston.
- Los Angeles thrived by hitting 60.6% of its shots while holding Houston to 37.6% shooting, with Marcus Smart, Lakers veteran guard, contributing 15 points and eight assists in his playoff debut.
- LeBron James finished with 19 points and 13 assists, while Bronny James played significant playoff minutes alongside his father in the second quarter.
- Game 2 is Tuesday in Los Angeles, and Marcus Smart emphasized that the Lakers' success came down to "willpower" as Durant awaits his playoff debut.
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The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Houston Rockets 107-98 in the first game of the NBA Western Conference quarterfinals. Luke Kennard was the leading scorer.
The Slovenian base, which is already in LA, enjoyed the triumph of its team against the Rockets in the first game of the playoff series
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Total News Sources54
Leaning Left20Leaning Right5Center14Last UpdatedBias Distribution51% Left
Bias Distribution
- 51% of the sources lean Left
51% Left
L 51%
C 36%
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