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Kennard's Career Night Lifts Lakers Past Rockets
19 Apr
Summary
- Luke Kennard scored 27 points, hitting all five of his 3-point attempts.
- LeBron James contributed 19 points and dished out 13 assists.
- The Lakers won Game 1 despite missing key players Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves.
The Los Angeles Lakers secured a 107-98 victory against the Houston Rockets in Game 1 of their playoff series. Luke Kennard emerged as a surprise star, scoring a game-high 27 points on a perfect 5-for-5 shooting from three-point range. This performance was crucial as the Lakers played without regular-season leading three-point shooters Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves.
LeBron James led the charge with 19 points and 13 assists, notably dishing out 10 assists in the first half. His playmaking set the tone for a balanced Lakers offense that consistently found open looks. The Rockets struggled to maintain a lead, with their last advantage early in the game quickly erased by Kennard's early success.
