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How Lakers came away with Game 1 win vs. Rockets

April 21, 2026 07:37 PM

NOTB explains why the Los Angeles Lakers leaning on Luke Kennard in Game 1 vs. the Kevin Durant-less Rockets might not be just a fluke and could be the recipe to a series win.

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