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

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?