Summary
The Los Angeles Lakers will start their first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets without their top two scorers, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, who are injured. LeBron James, though reportedly sick and hoarse, will lead the team as their main player in the upcoming games.
Key Facts
- The Lakers face the Rockets in Game 1 on Saturday at Crypto.com Arena.
- Luka Doncic has a Grade 2 hamstring strain.
- Austin Reaves is recovering from a Grade 2 oblique strain.
- LeBron James was hoarse and said he has been sick but is ready to play.
- James has been the Lakers’ top performer recently, earning Western Conference Player of the Week.
- The Rockets’ star player is Kevin Durant, whom James called a Hall of Famer.
- James emphasized that the Lakers must prepare for the whole Rockets team, not just Durant.
- The playoff game will start at 8:30 p.m. ET on Saturday.
