NBA Playoff Action: LeBron, Lakers Take 2-0 Lead, Scoot Henderson Impresses As Portland Knots Series At 1-1

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NBA Playoff Action: LeBron, Lakers Take 2-0 Lead, Scoot Henderson Impresses As Portland Knots Series At 1-1

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Published on Apr 22, 2026, 10:23:03 AM
Total time: 00:11:08

Episode Description

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss last night's NBA Playoff action including the Lakers, Trail Blazers, 76ers and the performances of LeBron James and Scoot Henderson.

Last night’s NBA playoff action had a little bit of everything, but the Los Angeles Lakers were the main storyline, beating the Houston Rockets 101-94 to take a 2-0 series lead. LeBron James finished with 28 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists, but it felt more like controlled production than a dominant takeover, while Marcus Smart had an unexpected 25-point outburst that looks tough to count on consistently. Luke Kennard stayed hot with 23 points, continuing his scoring run. For Portland, Scoot Henderson had a breakout performance scoring 31 points to lift the Portland Trail Blazers to a comeback win, showing real star potential. In the East, the Philadelphia 76ers evened their series against the Boston Celtics without Joel Embiid, who still hasn’t returned, making that matchup a lot more unpredictable going forward. Did you watch? Has Scoot Henderson arrived? How impressive is LeBron James?

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