Depleted Lakers take advantage of Kevin Durant-less Rockets in Game 1 victory
Source: New York Post · Bias: Right
Summary
Deandre Ayton had 19 points and 11 rebounds for the fourth-seeded Lakers, who pulled off an impressive win without their top two scorers.
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