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📅April 26, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Lakers claim 3-0 playoff series lead with overtime victory over Rockets; Celtics-76ers matchup scheduled for today.
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Lakers Survive Wild Finish to Take Commanding 3-0 Series Lead
The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Houston Rockets in overtime, securing a commanding 3-0 series lead in their playoff matchup. LeBron James hit a clutch three-pointer and connected with his son Bronny James on the first father-son alley-oop in NBA playoff history, while Marcus Smart also contributed crucial three-pointers down the stretch
. Houston's late-game mistakes proved costly in the wild finish
.