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How do the Lakers match up against the Houston Rockets entering their playoff series?

The Lakers did enough at the end of the regular season to secure the No. 4 seed in the Western Conference and home-court advantage in its first-round matchup with the Rockets.

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Rockets Land Targeted Opening Round Postseason Matchup Vs. Lakers

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NBA Playoffs: What to expect in Lakers-Rockets series

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Lakers 131-107 Jazz (Apr 12, 2026) Game Recap - ESPN

LeBron James had 18 points, six assists and four rebounds in the first half, and the Los Angeles Lakers tuned up for the postseason with a 131-107 win over the Utah Jazz on Sunday night.

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Utah Jazz vs Los Angeles Lakers Recap: The season has come to a close!

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Lakers end regular season with blowout win over Jazz

Rockets Predicted to Have a ‘Gentleman’s Sweep’ Over Lakers, But Will They?

The Houston Rockets are in the playoffs, and they're also early favorites, by a landslide, to beat LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. Even though the Los Angeles Lakers have a home-court advantage,

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Lakers JJ Redick Opens Up About Facing Rockets Amid Injury Concerns

After locking in the fourth seed, JJ Redick addresses facing the Rockets with a shorthanded Los Angeles Lakers.

New Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves Injury Updates Ahead of Lakers vs. Rockets NBA Playoffs Series

The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to be without Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves for at least the start of their first-round matchup against the Houston Rockets, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.

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Lakers vs Rockets First-Round Series Preview and Prediction

The Western Conference first round delivers one of the most compelling matchups of the 2026 NBA Playoffs as the No. 4 seed Los Angeles Lakers take on the No.

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Rockets (52-30) finish season with win, draw Lakers as playoff opponent

In a star-studded matchup, Kevin Durant and the Rockets (52-30) will face LeBron James and the Lakers (53-29) in the first round of the 2026 playoffs.