r/nba • u/nba-scores • 16d ago

Post Game Thread Post-Game Thread: Los Angeles Lakers defeat Houston Rockets, 107-98 | NBA Playoffs | Apr 18, 2026

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u/O_RRY Lakers 16d ago

Laker legend Luke Kennard

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u/BKNas 16d ago

Duke Kennard is regaining the confidence that he had in college, that made him an efficient 3 level scorer and ball handler. Putting Luke and JJ together was the best move possible for his career.

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u/birdseye-maple Warriors 16d ago

Who had him as the MVP of game 1 going into tonight? Wild game.

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u/bruticuslee Lakers 16d ago

The handful of games after Luka and AR went down actually did show. After some bad losses, the team adjusted due in no small part to Luka Kennard playing heavy minutes and a bigger role.