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S5. E24. Are The Lakers Seriously Up 2-0 vs The Rockets? !

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:31:18 GMT

Lakers Are Up 2-0 Without Luka and Reaves…. Here's How

Spectrum News — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:30:00 GMT

The Lakers are off to a great start in postseason with and a 2-game lead over the Houston Rockets. This week Chris McGee, Mike Trudell, and Mike Bresnahan discuss the Lakers hot play without their 2 of their star players. They will touch on their favorite stats in a debut segment called "Name Your Stat". They'll also dive into Lakers success against Kevin Durant as Lakers defense turns heads in the playoffs, talk the emergence of Luke Kennard. Plus, the crew will dive into their favorite Celtic turned Laker, and preview game 3 in a little Bucket or Brick. Catch all the Lakers action this season on Spectrum SportsNet+ with the NBA app when you add Spectrum Internet and at least one Mobile line. Plus, get a free Xumo Stream Box for six months! This offer is a slam dunk(total value of $199.99). Learn more: spectrum.com/getlakers

Why Are the Lakers Controlling the Series Against Houston? Can the Rockets Come Back?

Locked On Podcast Network — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Before things kicked off in their series against the Houston Rockets, the hosts of this space were confident in one thing: The Lakers would set a bar and make the Rockets clear it to beat them. LA is too resilient and composed to fall apart and fold.

The expectation, though, was that the Rockets would have enough talent on hand to put down those plucky Lakers in five or six.

Well... not so far! The Lakers have indeed set an admirably high bar, but the Rockets haven't even come close to coming over it. In fact, Houston has been borderline inept on the offensive end, leaving them down 2-0 heading into Friday's Game 3. So can the Rockets change their fortunes? Are they actually that bad, or is some positive regression inevitable? And what about the Lakers? How much more upside is available to them, particularly on offense?

The Lakers aren't going to quit setting a standard Houston is going to have to exceed. Do these Rockets have it in them to get it done?

We break it down with Jackson Gatlin of Locked On Rockets in another postseason crossover episode!

HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky, with Jackson Gatlin.

SEGMENT 1: Why are the Lakers up 2-0?

SEGMENT 2: Is the Rockets offense really this bad?

SEGMENT 3: What comes next?

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FULL: Raj still hasn't touched down because of this 2-0 lead

Anthony Irwin — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:02:00 GMT

Raj has been living out his dream this year, and is capping off that experience with covering playoff games in person. He and Anthony talk about the 2-0 lead the Lakers have earned, what's made it possible, where the Lakers might go from here and everything in-between.

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PART 1: This has been a clinic from the Lakers on and off the court

Anthony Irwin — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:01:00 GMT

Anthony talks to Raj about the various advantages the Lakers have built for themselves in this series, from leadership to physicality to even the crowd, this has been a fantastic start to the postseason.

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PART 2: We NEED a picture of Ime Udoka with his hands in his pockets

Anthony Irwin — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT

The guys poke a little fun at Ime Udoka, discuss Deandre Ayton outplaying Alperen Sengun and celebrate Raj's shoutout from Brian Windhorst.

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PISTONS-MAGIC REACTION: Cade Cunningham & Jalen Duren vs. Desmond Bane & Paolo Banchero, HUGE Game 2

iHeartPodcasts and The Volume — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 03:07:45 GMT

Jason reacts live after Game 2 of the NBA playoff series between the Detroit Pistons and Orlando Magic. He breaks down every angle of the extremely important game after the Magic stole Game 1 on the road in Detroit including Cade Cunningham, Jalen Duren, Desmond Bane, and Paolo Banchero's performances.

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DeAndre Ayton, Jaxson Hayes Outplaying Sengun, Giving Lakers Big Boost

Locked On Podcast Network — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Without question, Rockets center Alperen Şengün has the better pedigree and resume than either Deandre Ayton or Jaxson Hayes. However, over the course of two games between the Lakers and Rockets, the Laker centers have demonstratively outplayed and out-impacted their two-time All-Star counterpart. How is this happening, and why is it so critical to the Lakers' 2-0 series lead?

Hosts: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky

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Lakers Take 2-0 Series Lead Over Rockets

Pete Zayas — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:14:00 GMT

Kevin Durant returned for the Rockets, but it was the Lakers who prevailed in Game 2 by locking in defensively and getting big scoring nights from Marcus Smart, Luke Kennard, and LeBron James. Pete and Darius dive into how Smart and Kennard broke through on offense, the Lakers defensive effort and the double teams that forced Durant to turn the ball over, LeBron James’ ongoing brilliance, and much more.

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How Lakers forced Kevin Durant into 9 turnovers w/ double teams | NBA Film Breakdown

iHeartPodcasts and The Volume — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Jason reacts to Kevin Durant turning the ball over nine times for the Houston Rockets in Game 2 of their NBA playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers and breaks down the film of how JJ Redick, LeBron James, and Marcus Smart forced KD into it.

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Ep. 663: An Unlikely Encore. (KD Returns, but the Lakers still go up 2-0 vs the Houston Rockets)

Lakers Legacy — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:16:04 GMT

Kevin Durant returned. And...it didn't seem to make a difference.

Lakers win their 2nd straight vs the Rockets, their 4th straight in their last 4 games.

Behind Lebron, Luke, and Smart...the Lakers somehow followed up their best win of the season with...their NEWEST Best Win of the Season.

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Lakers BEAT Rockets, Take 2-0 Series Lead

Medium Large LLC — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:42:57 GMT

FULL: 2 - 0

Anthony Irwin — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:29:00 GMT

The Lakers did it again. They beat the Rockets, this time with Kevin Durant in the lineup. Anthony recaps the game, marvels at LeBron James' performance, celebrates the Marcus Smart/Luke Kennard combination and answers questions form the live audience -- who happened to provide the perfect Alperen Sengun comp.

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PART 1: LeBron James is still THAT dude

Anthony Irwin — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:22:00 GMT

The Lakers won this game and Anthony just can't help but marvel at what LeBron James is doing in this series at this age.

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GAME 2 REACTIONS: LeBron & Lakers beat KD & Rockets, Wemby hurt in Spurs-Blazers, 76ers beat Celtics

iHeartPodcasts and The Volume — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:20:00 GMT

Jason reacts live to another set of Game 2s in the NBA playoffs. He breaks down LeBron James, Luke Kennard, Marcus Smart, JJ Redick, and the Los Angeles Lakers battling Alperen Sengun, Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets, Victor Wembanyama's San Antonio Spurs taking on Deni Avdija's Portland Trail Blazers, and Jaylen Brown & Jayson Tatum's Boston Celtics battling Tyrese Maxey's Philadelphia 76ers.

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PART 2: Vitaly Potapenko???

Anthony Irwin — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:18:00 GMT

Anthony asked the live audience for Alperen Sengun comps and one listener absolutely took him out. This happened while Anthony was answering questions from the live audience and heaping praise on the Lakers' current starting backcourt.

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Lakers-Rockets Game Two Postgame! The Lakers Pull Together To Slow Down The Rockets For A 2-0 Lead!

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:09:15 GMT

LeBron, Smart, Kennard Lead Lakers to Huge Game 2 Win, 101-94

Locked On Podcast Network — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:55:00 GMT

We figured Kevin Durant would be back on the floor for the Rockets in Game 2, and we were correct.

We figured that would mean Houston would crack 100 points... and we were wrong. The Lakers defense frustrated Durant, sending waves of bodies after him throughout the game, and save a red hot first few minutes, was held in check. LA dared anyone else to beat them, and the Rockets simply couldn't do it. Over and over, they smoked easy shots, made dumb plays, and more. Meanwhile, the Lakers found ways to get buckets when they had to.

LeBron James was outstanding. 28 points, 14 trips to the line, eight rebounds, seven assists. Marcus Smart played his way into Lakers lore, with incredible defense, 25 points, seven dimes and true spiritual leadership. Luke Kennard followed up his 27 points in Game 1 with 23 on Tuesday.

With the win, the Lakers don't just take real control of the series, they very likely do serious damage to Houston's psyche. The Lakers have 208 points in the series, and are a plus-16. Yes, they've played good, aggressive, attentive defense, but some of this is Houston being a really bad offensive team. And unless they can figure that out, the Rockets aren't going to clear the bar the Lakers are setting for them.

Another fantastic night for the Lakers, who hold serve and will head to Houston after three days off.

Still lots of work to be done, but the Lakers are in a position few expected, and have a great chance to pull off an upset in Round 1.

HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky

SEGMENT 1: The Lakers win Game 2!

SEGMENT 2: Legend-status game from Marcus Smart.

SEGMENT 3: Houston is a bad, bad, bad offensive team right now.

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Signature End Of Season Pod: The REAL About The 2025-26 LA Clippers

Darian Vaziri — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:20:23 GMT

DIE HARD Clipper Fan SOUNDS OFF On Missing Playoffs, Franchise Direction, & Kawhi

In this signature end of the season video, Clipper Season Ticket Holder Dime Dropper reflects on the 2025-26 Clippers season after watching all 83 games & attending 30. He talks about the massive disappointment in missing the Playoffs, the losses to the Golden State Warriors and Portland Trailblazers, where the franchise should go, and his honest thoughts on Kawhi Leonard, Lawrence Frank, Darius Garland, & Ty Lue.

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How LeBron's LEADERSHIP GUIDES Lakers in PLAYOFFS Despite Luka, Reaves INJURIES

Locked On Podcast Network — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:00:00 GMT

The Lakers may be up 1-0 in their series against the Houston Rockets, but the odds are still stacked against them. Houston is favored in Tuesday's Game 2 even while it's still not guaranteed that Kevin Durant is going to play. And if he does? Houston is an even bigger favorite.

But the Lakers do have an early advantage, and part of that is due to the leadership provided by, and the history of, LeBron James.

If you had to pick a guy to be the sort of "last star standing" to shepherd a team through this type of adversity against these type of odds, LeBron would be at, or near, the top of that list. There's experience and gravitas, as well as the ability to deliver high end performance. And importantly, the Lakers have figured out how, with this group, to put LeBron in the best positions to help lead them and play at the highest potential possible.

Can that sustain itself in Game 2?

And meanwhile, how does the (expected) return of Durant impact the matchups and strategy for Game 2? What will JJ Redick and Ime Udoka shift on Tuesday, and what will they try to carry through?

Hosts: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky

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It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Pete Zayas — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:58:00 GMT

Pete and Darius go around the league to highlight what they’ve liked most from the other playoff series around the NBA, zeroing in on the Nuggets vs. Wolves and the Knicks vs. Hawks series. And then later, the guys offer their last thoughts in anticipation of the Lakers Game 2 vs. the Rockets and what they believe are the most important factors for the Lakers to secure a win.

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Lakers vs Rockets Game 2! Injury Update & Keys To Victory

Medium Large LLC — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 08:04:06 GMT

GAME 2 REACTIONS: Wolves WILD team win vs. Jokic & Nuggets + McCollum leads Hawks upset vs. Knicks

iHeartPodcasts and The Volume — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Jason reacts live to Game 2s between the Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves + the New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks. He discusses how Anthony Edwards and Rudy Gobert made adjustments + how Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray handled them. Then he breaks down how Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns fared against Jalen Johnson, CJ McCollum, and Nickeil Alexander-Walker.

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Durant More Likely to Play Game 2, How do the Lakers Respond?

Locked On Podcast Network — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT

The Lakers got a big lift in Game 1 when Rockets star Kevin Durant was declared unavailable with a knee injury.

Now the Rockets might feel like they're on the receiving end of some good news, as more signs point to his availability for Tuesday's Game 2 at Crypto.com. He'll be called a gametime decision, but there is speculation that he's likely to play, and reports were that Durant was moving much better on the floor Monday at Houston's practice.

And down 1-0, if Durant can go, he will.

So what changes? How much harder will things get with Durant in the lineup? How should the Lakers respond?

Leadership will obviously be a big issue, and that's where LeBron James comes in...

HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky

SEGMENT 1: Durant more likely to play?

SEGMENT 2: What changes if Durant is on the floor.

SEGMENT 3: LeBron's leadership.

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GREAT WESTERN FORUM: Lakers shut out of award season; Rockets adjustments?

Anthony Irwin — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 04:03:00 GMT

The Lakers once again received zero final nominations for award season, so the guys discuss the actually nominees and why the Lakers continue to sit on the outside looking in on those conversations. The Lakers are, however, on the inside looking ahead in these playoffs. The guys discuss game one, the adjustments they're looking for and whether that first game changed how they feel about this team in the postseason moving forward.

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