Getty LeBron James receives praise from Stephen A. Smith
The Los Angeles Lakers opened their first-round playoff series with a 107-98 win over the Houston Rockets on Saturday, and once again, LeBron James was at the center of the result. With Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves still sidelined, the Lakers relied heavily on their 41-year-old star to control the game in multiple areas.
James delivered 19 points, 13 assists, and eight rebounds while helping Los Angeles take a 1-0 series lead. His passing, tempo control, and late-game shot-making stood out as the Lakers handled a short-handed Houston
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