# Houston Rockets DRAW Los Angeles Lakers Matchup | LEBRON JAMES Vs KEVIN DURANT Playoff SHOWDOWN

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Podcast: [Locked On Rockets - Daily Podcast On The Houston Rockets](https://stenobird.com/podcast/main-feed-579535)
Published: 2026-04-13T10:38:45+00:00
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## Resource

Houston Rockets draw the Los Angeles Lakers for a high-stakes first round playoff matchup. Can Kevin Durant and company capitalize on the best-case scenario, or will LeBron James and JJ Redick’s creative coaching threaten an upset? Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) reflects on the Rockets’ roller-coaster 52–30 season, spotlighting Durant’s resilience, Alperen Şengün’s expanded role, and growth from various players throughout the season. Key topics include how the Rockets plan to handle aggressive Lakers double teams, the crucial importance of winning “non-LeBron minutes,” and whether Houston’s youth and inconsistency could derail expectations. Guest reactions from Deandre Ayton and Marcus Smart add perspective as both teams prepare for Saturday’s showdown. Can Houston advance with authority, or will playoff inexperience become their Achilles heel?

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