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Read MoreJJ Redick believes boxing out and taking care of the ball are keys to this series for the Lakers. pic.twitter.com/fqUfwKpTH1— Daniel Starkand (@DStarkand) April 14, 2026
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Read MoreLaker's projected playoff rotation:PG: Marcus SmartSG: Luke KennardSF: Rui HachimuraPF: Lebron JamesC: DeAndre AytonBench Rotation:Jake LaraviaBronny James / Nick Smith Jr.Jaxson HayesJared Vanderbilt Rockets lose to this roster they should trade everyone. https://t.co/haDNtW0i8T— Tony Vega (PGM) (@Baldmojito) April 14, 2026
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YOUR 2026 LAKERS PLAYOFF ROSTER pic.twitter.com/2zMnvPFCw7— Lakers Lead (@LakersLead) April 14, 2026
Read MoreYOUR 2026 LAKERS PLAYOFF ROSTER pic.twitter.com/2zMnvPFCw7— Lakers Lead (@LakersLead) April 14, 2026
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Smart move was to add Kennard and Hachimura, the team’s best two shooters. The surprise bonus was Luke being able to help replace some of the playmaking lost when Luka and Austin went down. If Ayton and Hachimura can pick up the scoring and James and Kennard the playmaking, the Lakers can beat the Rockets.
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ORIGINAL 4 -6 WEEKS DIAGNOSIS FORLUKA DONCIC IS STILL BEST ESTIMATE!Injury occured on Thu, 4/2. 4-6 weeks from 4/2 would be 4/30-5/14. So at best, Luka could be available for the start of the second round and at worst for the third round or conference finals, which is… https://t.co/Wk8BwhrZJx pic.twitter.com/P1fHv3PGqY— LakerTom (@LakerTom) April 14, 2026
Read MoreORIGINAL 4 -6 WEEKS DIAGNOSIS FORLUKA DONCIC IS STILL BEST ESTIMATE!Injury occured on Thu, 4/2. 4-6 weeks from 4/2 would be 4/30-5/14. So at best, Luka could be available for the start of the second round and at worst for the third round or conference finals, which is… https://t.co/Wk8BwhrZJx pic.twitter.com/P1fHv3PGqY— LakerTom (@LakerTom) April 14, 2026
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Luka Doncic traveled to Spain 8 days ago to get treatment (injections) on his hamstring.Now he’s flying back to LA to finish his rehab and try to prepare for him to return as safely as possible. He realistically needs at least another 10 days. https://t.co/dhNB92yIzO— Jesse Morse, M.D. (@DrJesseMorse) April 14, 2026
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Potential Lakers playoff opponents reportedly believe there is a chance Austin Reaves returns "sooner rather than later," per @WindhorstESPN "There are potential Laker playoff opponents who felt that it was a better chance — based on their analysis of the situation — that… pic.twitter.com/0tMFRjKkvJ— NBA Base (@TheNBABase) April 14, 2026
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Luka’s inner circle has since confirmed to @ArenaSport_SI that the original diagnosis and recovery timeline remain unchanged.- latest update from @iztok_franko We can now breathe, Lakers nation. 🙏🏼— Ryan Rueda (@PlayoffDude) April 14, 2026
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I have Lakers in 6 too. Home court is key. Lakers win games 1 and 2 in LA, lose game 3 in Houston, win game 4 in Houston, lose game 5 in LA, and win game 6 in Houston.