On Tuesday night, the Los Angeles Lakers will play Game 2 of their first-round playoff series with the Houston Rockets (at home).
The Lakers are coming off a 107-98 win (in Game 1) on Saturday.
Luke Kennard went off for 27 points while shooting 5/5 from three-point range.
NBA Legend Magic Johnson Makes Bold Statement
UPDATE: The Lakers won by a score of 101-94.
Before Game 2, Basketball Hall of Famer (and Lakers legend) Magic Johnson sent out a post (via X).
Johnson wrote: “Tonight’s Lakers’ game against the Rockets is a must-win before they head to Houston for the next set of games!”
NBA Fans React To Johnson’s Post
Here’s what people were saying in response to Johnson:
@Gr8tBigChunky23: “I Do Agree, Lakers Cannot Extend Series Past 6 If They Expect To Win”
@ygmjayse: “probably the most important game in the series”
@LondonSoho3: “You right.”
@koredeJr7: “Yes, it is a must win, they must take care of business today and try to steal one in Houston.”
@TheGrizManFan: “That’s actually not true magic”
@AKABWALK: “Game 1 was a must win they said. Game 2 a must win too now huh?😂😂 playoffs every year u hear must win every other game fr”
Looking At The Lakers
The Lakers continue to play without Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic.
That said, their victory in Game 1 was promising.
LeBron James finished with 19 points, eight rebounds, 13 assists, two steals and one block while shooting 9/15 from the field and 1/2 from three-point range in 38 minutes of playing time.
Real App wrote (during Game 1): “LeBron James just had the most assists in a single quarter in Lakers playoff history.”
The Lakers finished the regular season as the fourth seed in the Western Conference with a 53-29 record.
They are 29-13 in the 42 games they have played at Crypto.com Arena.
Following Tuesday, the Lakers will go to Houston for Games 3 and 4 (on Friday and Sunday).
NBA Legend Magic Johnson Makes Bold Statement Before Rockets-Lakers Game