The Los Angeles Lakers will enter the playoffs with home court advantage for the second consecutive year, facing the Houston Rockets in a first-round matchup. The Lakers, now without Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves, present a different challenge for head coach JJ Redick and LeBron James. The playoff schedule includes Game 1 on April 18 in Los Angeles and Game 3 on April 24 in Houston, with potential games extending into early May. Updates on game times and TV channels will be provided as announced by the NBA.
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