The Los Angeles Lakers were able to take down the Houston Rockets to advance to the second round of the NBA playoffs, with an impressive performance on the road.

Having had a first-hand look at LeBron James over the past two seasons, Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick would put him at the top of any ranking of the greatest players in NBA history.

The 2025-26 season and playoffs raise questions about the Rockets' ceiling and what they can do to reach the West's next level with the Thunder and Spurs.

Kevin Durant’s burner account drama reportedly disrupted the Rockets’ locker room, adding to turmoil during playoff exit against the Lakers.

The Rockets' outlook changed the second starting point guard Fred VanVleet suffered a torn ACL before the start of the regular season. Faced with virtually no other option, Houston opted to use Amen Thompson as a de facto point guard and force key pieces out of their typical roles.

This season was an interesting one for the Rockets. Pegged as a top-tier title contender after swapping Dillon Brooks and Jalen Green for Kevin Durant, things w