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The Los Angeles Lakers joined the LA Clippers on Thursday as being just one game away from reaching the Western Conference Finals. All signs have been pointing to a Clippers-Lakers West Finals showdown all year, but it’s become far more of a reality over the last couple of days. With one win still needed against […]

James Harden has been given a lot of compliments in his career. For one, Houston Rockets GM Daryl Morey previously claimed that “Harden is a better scorer than Michael Jordan.” Meanwhile, Charles Barkley recently proclaimed Harden as the best 1-on-1 scorer he has ever seen. However, while his scoring ability is unquestionable, Harden seems to […]

Houston Rockets superstar guard James Harden only made two field goals in Game 4 against the Los Angeles Lakers, which can’t happen again if Mike D’Antoni’s squad wants to come back from the 3-1 series deficit. Harden finished Game 4 shooting just 2-of-11 from the field. He did finish with 21 points, as the former […]

Plenty of clips of Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis’ post-Game 4 Zoom availability have gone viral, as a reporter was interrupted by her dog mid-question, prompting a hilarious exchange to ensue. The bit even featured a short cameo from fellow Lakers superstar LeBron James, who had his fun during the question: Davis: “All I […]

The Houston Rockets seemed completely outmatched on Thursday, as they suffered a disappointing defeat at the hands of the Los Angeles Lakers, 110-100, in Game 4 of their second-round series. Looking ahead to a do-or-die Game 5 on Saturday, Rockets guard Russell Westbrook revealed what he believes Houston must do in order for them to […]

The Houston Rockets put themselves on the verge of elimination after coming out flat in Game 4, showing very little fight despite trailing 2-1 in the series. While a fake fourth-quarter rally gave the Rockets a more “respectable” 10-point loss, the effort through the first three quarters was truly damning. Now staring elimination in the […]

Portland Trail Blazers superstar Damian Lillard is wasting no time in working on his music during the offseason. Not long after Portland was eliminated from the playoffs by the Los Angeles Lakers, Lillard has already released a new single honoring the late, great Kobe Bryant. Lillard shared the info on his newest track via his […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are on a special mission this season, trying to capture an NBA title to honor the late Kobe Bryant. Following a 110-100 win over the Houston Rockets in Game 4, Anthony Davis was spotted wearing a shirt honoring the late legend and his five championship rings. “All I heard was ‘roof […]

After snagging the Game 4 victory to take a commanding 3-1 series lead over the Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis joined the media for a postgame presser. But instead of receiving a question, Davis got some barks from a dog. Given the current situation, not all reporters were allowed to head to […]

Before anything else, let’s make one thing clear: Giannis Antetokounmpo is fully expected to sign a record-breaking max extension with the Milwaukee Bucks in the offseason. The Bucks have already confirmed that they intend to offer him a supermax deal (they even got fined for it at one point), and for his part, Giannis Antetokounmpo […]

The Houston Rockets were run over by a freight train on Thursday, as they suffered a Game 4 defeat to the Los Angeles Lakers, 110-100. After the game, Rockets star Russell Westbrook was asked about his team’s apparent lack of energy throughout the contest, to which the former MVP could not give a straight answer. […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James had high praises for Alex Caruso, following the reserve guard’s instrumental performance in Game 4 against the Houston Rockets on Thursday. The 26-year-old had his best game of the series so far, dropping 16 points on 5-of-9 shooting from the field and 2-of-5 from downtown, along with three boards […]

After dropping Game 1 of their West semifinal series against the Houston Rockets, the Los Angeles Lakers racked up three straight wins after matching the Rockets’ “small ball” line-up with a situational starting unit of their own. But as far as Lakers superstar LeBron James is concerned, his team didn’t really lose size and just […]

Houston Rockets superstar James Harden vaguely suggested that a bothersome knee greatly hampered his performance in the Rockets’ 100-110 Game 4 defeat at the hands of the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday. This marks Houston’s third consecutive loss to the Lakers after winning the series opener, as they are now one defeat away from playoff elimination. […]

Iman Shumpert is just waiting for his next call up. The Houston Rockets were dominated all evening long by the Los Angeles Lakers as LA took a 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven series. The Rockets are now on the brink of packing up and leaving Orlando as they face elimination on a critical Game 5 […]

During Game 4 of the Western Conference semis, former Phoenix Suns general manager Ryan McDonough took a friendly jab at Milwaukee Bucks guard Eric Bledsoe for his controversial tweet a few years ago. Yahoo Sports reporter Vincent Goodwill referenced Bledsoe’s tweet to slam the Houston Rockets’ lackluster play against the Los Angeles Lakers in Game […]

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Rajon Rondo threw the ball off the backboard to LeBron James to finish off the Houston Rockets in Game 4. Take a look: Rondo really tried this, and LeBron really made it work. That's ball game.https://t.co/k1ylI7whRe — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) September 11, 2020 The Lakers are up 3-1 on the Rockets. […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstars LeBron James and Anthony Davis took a page out of the Kansas City Chiefs’ playbook by completing their version of a touchdown pass against the Houston Rockets in Game 4 of their second-round series. Take a look: Lakers dominating Rockets in basketball, so LeBron and Anthony Davis decide to play football […]

Los Angeles Lakers rookie Talen Horton-Tucker had yet to take the floor in the 2020 playoffs, but he made a big impact in Game 4 against the Houston Rockets on Thursday. The Rockets were within eight points when the Horton-Tucker scored five consecutive points to ignite a Lakers run in the second quarter. Horton-Tucker canned […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Rajon Rondo moved into 11th all-time on the playoff assists list on Thursday against the Houston Rockets. Rondo had already passed up Detroit Pistons Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas, and now moves past Boston Celtics great Dennis Johnson. Next up on the list is Michael Jordan, who has 1,022 career playoff […]

Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni was brief in addressing Danuel House’s situation ahead of Game 4 of Houston’s series against the Lakers on Thursday evening. House is under investigation for allegedly allowing a female COVID-19 testing official into his room. D’Antoni is unsure of House’s status for the rest of the series: “I don’t […]

Steve Nash is wasting little time making his pitch for other coaches to join his staff. The newly-hired Brooklyn Nets head coach already has a lead assistant in former interim head coach Jacque Vaughn. However, Shams Charania of The Athletic also reported Nash is hoping to recruit current Los Angeles Lakers assistant Phil Handy. It […]

It’s tough to simulate all of the skills that LeBron James brings to a basketball court, but that’s exactly what the Houston Rockets are trying to do with 5-foot-9 rookie guard Chris Clemons. According to Sean Highkin of Bleacher Report, the Rockets have been using Clemons in practice to simulate some of the plays the […]

The NBA is currently investigating a potential bubble violation by Danuel House of the Houston Rockets. If proven of any wrongdoing, House might not be able to return in the West Semfinals. Per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the Rockets have listed House “out” for Game 4 on Thursday against the Los Angeles Lakers. However, the […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel has revealed what type of impact being inside the bubble has had on his team. One would think that playing in an single, isolated location would lessen the burden of those late road games, but according to Vogel, that just isn’t the case. The first-year Lakers coach explained […]

Most Los Angeles Lakers Fans agreed that Rajon Rondo was a relative train wreck this season. During the regular season it was hard to watch, but Playoff Rondo has emerged (even if he doesn’t believe it), and he all but won Game’s 2 and 3 for the Lakers. On the Locked On Lakers Podcast, hosts […]

The Houston Rockets will be without small forward Danuel House in Game 4 against the Los Angeles Lakers, marking the second straight game he’ll miss. The Rockets are calling House’s absence a “personal reason.” Danuel House is out for Game 4 (personal reasons). — Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) September 9, 2020 The Rockets are down 2-1 […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James took to Twitter to congratulate Los Angeles Rams star Jalen Ramsey on his monster new contract. The Rams made Ramsey the highest-paid defensive back in NFL history by giving him a five-year extension worth a whopping $105 million, with over $71 million of that guaranteed. So, the […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma took some time out of his Wednesday afternoon to clarify his stance on who should be dubbed this season’s MVP. As part of his tweet, Kuzma warned the media not to “mess up” the voting process. The “mess up” that Kuzma is referring to is in direct relation to […]

As impressive as Los Angeles Laker stars Lebron James and Anthony Davis have been this season, even the best playoff teams need a reliable, third scoring options who has the experience to not be afraid these big games. Enter Playoff Rajon Rondo… in a minute. A few optimistic Laker fans thought this third star could […]

“Playoff Rondo” became the talk of the town on Tuesday night, with the Los Angeles Lakers guard putting in a vintage performance in their 112-102 Game 3 win over the Houston Rockets. While Rajon Rondo himself isn’t buying into this hype, Anthony Davis is all about it: “’Playoff Rondo’ is real,” Davis said, via Michael […]

The Houston Rockets were on the receiving end of some great news following their Game 3 defeat to the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night. Rockets forward Robert Covington, who remained on the floor for several minutes after a scary collision with Lakers superstar Anthony Davis, is reportedly okay and will be available for Game […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James reached some massive heights on Tuesday, becoming the winningest player in playoff history after a 112-102 Game 3 win against the Houston Rockets. Following a 36-point, seven-rebound, five-assist effort, The King shifted that attention to the late Kobe Bryant, hoping his Lakers are making him and his family proud. […]

Rajon Rondo was excellent for the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday, as he helped them defeat the Houston Rockets in Game 3 of their second-round playoff matchup. That’s now two consecutive games that the veteran point guard has made a significant impact for the Lakers, which has made the “Playoff Rondo” hype train as popular […]

Rajon Rondo played a key role for the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday, as they emerged with an important victory against the Houston Rockets in Game 3 of their second-round playoffs series. So much so, that the veteran point guard received some high praise from none other than Lakers superstar LeBron James. LeBron expressed why […]

One of the biggest mysteries this season has presented is how LeBron James still remains to be one of the best players on the planet in Year 17. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar was recently asked about his secret, and unsurprisingly, James was mum about his conditioning techniques inside the bubble. According to James, he’d […]

LeBron James played an incredible game to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 112-102 win over the Houston Rockets in Game 2. However, disaster almost begat The King on Tuesday night. As you can from the clip below, James nearly broke his thumb while getting his hand stuck inside the rim as he was […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Anthony Davis still can’t help but marvel at what his teammate LeBron James can do on the basketball court at 35 years old. Although The Brow has had a front row seat in witnessing James’ brilliance in their first year together with the Lakers, Davis bared what impresses him the most […]

LeBron James had arguably his best performance in the playoffs thus far on Tuesday, as he led the Los Angeles Lakers to a crucial Game 3 victory against the Houston Rockets, 112-102. James was amazing for LA all evening long, and the four-time MVP shared his thoughts on his incredible outing after the game: “Some […]