Lakers being counted out —but chemistry one thing Rockets can’t defend
Source: New York Post · Bias: Right
Summary
Despite injuries to Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, the Lakers’ chemistry built during a dominant March run could be the X-factor against the Rockets in their first-round playoff series.
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