"Luke Kennard, acquired from Atlanta in February, became a key reserve for the Lakers, hitting four 3-pointers and scoring 27 points in the playoff opener."
"The Lakers capitalized on Kevin Durant's absence, shooting 60.6% from the field while limiting the Rockets to 37.6% shooting with strong defensive efforts."
Luke Kennard scored a career playoff-high 27 points, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a 107-98 victory over the Houston Rockets. LeBron James contributed 19 points and 13 assists. The Lakers played without their top two scorers, while the Rockets missed Kevin Durant due to injury. Los Angeles shot 60.6% from the field and held Houston to 37.6%. Alperen Sengun and Jabari Smith Jr. led the Rockets with 19 and 16 points, respectively. Game 2 is scheduled for Tuesday night in Los Angeles.
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