LeBron, Lakers shock Rockets with Game 1 win in NBA playoffs
Summary
The Los Angeles Lakers won the first game of their NBA playoff series against the Houston Rockets with a score of 107-98. The Lakers played well despite missing key players and took advantage of Kevin Durant’s injury, while LeBron James and Luke Kennard had strong performances.Key Facts
- The Lakers beat the Rockets 107-98 in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series.
- Luke Kennard scored a career playoff-high 27 points for the Lakers.
- LeBron James contributed 19 points and 13 assists in the game.
- Kevin Durant missed the game due to a knee injury and will miss at least one more game.
- Both teams played without some of their top players due to injuries.
- The Lakers shot 60.6% from the field, while the Rockets shot 37.6%.
- Veteran Marcus Smart added 15 points and 8 assists in his Lakers playoff debut.
- Game 2 of the series will be played on Tuesday night in Los Angeles.
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