The delayed reaction from Thompson was because it was a fake reaction!
Lakers at Rockets Playoff Game 3 Game Day 2026-04-24 (P. 2)
Lakers Forum » Lakers Game DayThe reverse of this is when Van Gundy said that the Rocket will close out the lakers when the foul against Smart occurred. I do not think that the Lakers will make the same mistakes.
Smart saves LeBron from a too casual pass, just like his former too casual pass that Sengun stole near the end of regulation.
WHAT A WIN- so many guys stepped up especially Smart, Lebron, Rui, Hayes, Vando and even Bronny. 3-zip lead w/o AR and Luka!
Great win...
Championship teams win these close games...
Hopefully Reaves will be back for the beginning of the Second Round.
Box Score
Los Angeles Lakers 112 W
| Player | MIN | PTS | FG | 3PT | FT | REB | AST | TO | STL | BLK | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | 45 | 29 | 10-22 | 4-9 | 5-6 | 13 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Rui Hachimura | 44 | 22 | 8-14 | 4-7 | 2-4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Deandre Ayton | 33 | 2 | 1-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | -6 |
| Marcus Smart | 39 | 21 | 5-9 | 2-4 | 9-11 | 4 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 2 | +3 |
| Luke Kennard | 45 | 14 | 4-12 | 1-6 | 5-6 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | -3 |
| Jarred Vanderbilt | 15 | 5 | 2-5 | 0-2 | 1-2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +6 |
| Jake LaRavia | 15 | 2 | 1-4 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +9 |
| Jaxson Hayes | 20 | 12 | 5-8 | 0-0 | 2-3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | +7 |
| Nick Smith Jr. | - | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bronny James | 9 | 5 | 2-2 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +4 |
| Totals | 38-79 | 12-29 | 24-32 | 45 | 28 | 20 | 12 | 6 |
Houston Rockets 108
| Player | MIN | PTS | FG | 3PT | FT | REB | AST | TO | STL | BLK | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jabari Smith Jr. | 44 | 24 | 8-16 | 6-10 | 2-2 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +4 |
| Tari Eason | 46 | 5 | 2-9 | 0-4 | 1-1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | +6 |
| Alperen Sengun | 47 | 33 | 15-27 | 1-5 | 2-3 | 16 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | +10 |
| Amen Thompson | 48 | 26 | 8-14 | 0-1 | 10-13 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | +6 |
| Reed Sheppard | 46 | 17 | 6-21 | 4-13 | 1-2 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 2 | -2 |
| Jeff Green | 8 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | -4 |
| Dorian Finney-Smith | 11 | 0 | 0-5 | 0-4 | 0-0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -6 |
| Jae'Sean Tate | 3 | 1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 1-2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -9 |
| Clint Capela | 4 | 2 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -11 |
| Aaron Holiday | 6 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | -1 |
| Josh Okogie | 4 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | -13 |
| Totals | 40-98 | 11-39 | 17-23 | 49 | 21 | 15 | 15 | 6 |
I can’t believe they pulled that shiz off.
Well the Lakers really did not play good the second half. I believe they had like eighteen turn overs and they looked very tired. Ayton two points, LaRavia two points. That just does not cut it if we are going to advance into the next round. But I blame JJ on that. When a player like Ayton is not playing good and he was perspiring like really bad, JJ should have put Kleber or Timme who were well rested. The Lakers won because of LeBron and Smart having big games.
Big win for the Lakers in overtime.
Skyeword wrote:
Great win...
Championship teams win these close games...
Hopefully Reaves will be back for the beginning of the Second Round. 
I think Reaves will be back for game four against the Rockets. That way he can start getting his legs back in shape. They said that he was able to play tonight, but felt a little soreness. But I am almost positive he will be back for game four.
We will need both Reaves and Luka going against OKC. So we do not want any excuses that they were not in shape.
Skyeword wrote:
Yes, this site has become a ghost town which is strange given there are thousands of
members and many I presume are reading but not posting content.
How long have you been with LTB Axle?
Back in the day there were fights and all sorts of mayhem.
I loathed the arrogance and got booted for my retorts. I also left on my own accord for several years due to what I perceived as extremely self-righteous attitudes. I recall SPQR's inability to listen to facts that contradicted his preferences.
I do prefer the peacefulness but I doubt we are the only peaceful people on this forum.
Hear ye' Hear ye', take the time to jump back into this forum and keep it going next season
you digital lurkers you... 
I joined LTB in 2007.
LOL
LETS GO LAKERS!!!!
