Short-handed Lakers are underdogs against Rockets but can’t be dismissed
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Let’s cut to the chase: The Lakers should be underdogs for their first-round NBA playoff series against the Rockets.
The Lakers’ Luka Doncic is expected to watch Saturday’s game from the bench while he recovers from injury.
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