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Marcus Smart's breakout game helps Lakers go up 2-0 on Rockets
The Rockets had Kevin Durant back for Game 2 of their first-round matchup Tuesday. But the Lakers had Marcus Smart to guard him in their 101-94 win to take a 2-0 series lead.
Cleveland visits Toronto with 2-0 series lead
Cleveland Cavaliers (52-30, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Toronto Raptors (46-36, fifth in the Eastern Conference)
Minnesota, Denver meet with series tied 1-1
Denver Nuggets (54-28, third in the Western Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (49-33, sixth in the Western Conference)
Atlanta, New York tied 1-1 heading to game 3
New York Knicks (53-29, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Atlanta Hawks (46-36, sixth in the Eastern Conference)
Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers: Game Highlights
Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers: Game Highlights
2026 NBA playoffs: Western Conference first-round takeaways
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Western Conference's first round.