Neat, Sports Illustrated ranked Lakers vs. Rockets the 3rd most watchable series of the 8 after Game 1.

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Also, why tf is this graphic in 480p?

Who is the record holder for most DPOY awards? Wemby will break it.

Jared McCain. The original trade that sent the draft pick from the Rockets to the Thunder was from a deal in 2020.

Coin flip results:

Fuck. Cheating league.

Coin flip time! Lakers slotted into the 24th pick and Knicks the 25th pick.

Can confirm: Jamal Murray can get wrecked. Solid player though.

And what of the Wolves?

Okay, but only because you said please.

GOOD MORNING/AFTERNOON LAKERS FANS!

Blaming the product is asinine because engagement is at record highs (e.g., viewership). Blame capitalism.

KD. His availability changes everything—the team’s spacing, playmaking, shot-making, and how Lakers defend changes. I just don’t see how Sengun, Sheppard, and JSJ respectively shoot sub 35% from the field with the offensive opportunity creation from KD in Game 2.

On Feb. 5, the Lakers traded Gabe Vincent to Atlanta for Luke Kennard.

Playoff points as a Laker:

27 PTS — Luke Kennard (1 playoff game)
21 PTS — Gabe Vincent (10 playoff games)

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Turnovers, offensive rebounds, and missed FTs were killer.

However, what I find stunning is the fact that the Rockets had 27 more FGA (including 14 more 3PA). Can’t rely on poor shooting to win games, especially with KD back for Game 2.

KD even chimed in when it was discovered a fan was being catfished. Lakers Spaces unrivaled!

Rob Pelinka masterclass move on the margin that ultimately led to a playoffs win.

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JJ Redick discussed the Lakers’ Game 1 win over the Rockets, praising LeBron James, Luke Kennard and others.

LeBron James leads a balanced Lakers attack as they take a 1-0 lead in Round 1 of the NBA Playoffs presented by Google!

Luke Kennard: 27 PTS (9-13 FGM, 5-5 3PM)
Deandre Ayton: 19 PTS (8-10 FGM), 11 REB
Marcus Smart: 15 PTS, 8 AST, 2 BLK

Game 2: Tuesday, 10:30pm/et, NBC & Peacock

LAKERS WIN GAME 1! BE BOLD! GIVE US 3 MORE AND WE’RE ONTO THE 2ND ROUND!

Final:

LAL 107 - 98 HOU

Missing 7 FTs, including the techs is stunting.

End of the 3rd quarter:

LAL 75 - 66 HOU

Halftime:

LAL 50 - 48 HOU

End of the 1st quarter:

LAL 33 - 29 HOU

AND WE HAVE LAKERS PLAYOFFS BASKETBALL!

Game 1: Lakers must win.
Games 2-4: Lakers need steal only one.
Game 5: Nearly 4 weeks out from when Luka and AR became injured.

KD being out completely changes the calculus for how long this series goes.

From Shams:

“Houston Rockets’ Kevin Durant will miss Game 1 against the Lakers tonight due to a right knee injury.”