Kennard scores 27, LeBron leads Lakers to surprising 107-98 win over Rockets in playoff opener
The short-handed Los Angeles Lakers capitalized on Kevin Durant's injury absence for a 107-98 victory over the Houston Rockets in the opener of their first-round playoff series on Saturday night.
Lakers upset Rockets in Game 1
- Lakers role player makes history in Game 1 against Rockets, could he save the season next? NY Post —
- Luke Kennard provides a jolt of Luka magic, helping the Lakers beat the Rockets Los Angeles Times —
- Kennard, James team to upset Rockets in opener ESPN —
- LeBron James and Lakers ground Rockets in Game 1 of playoff series The Japan Times —
- Depleted Lakers take advantage of Kevin Durant-less Rockets in Game 1 victory NY Post —