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Deandre Ayton admits he felt surprised that the Lakers' postseason matchup is the Rockets
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Deandre Ayton expressed surprise that the Lakers will face the Rockets in the postseason. The Lakers secured the fourth seed, while the Rockets are the fifth seed, setting up a highly anticipated matchup.
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The Los Angeles Lakers are now in the Playoffs as the fourth seed. With a 12-game winning streak, the Denver Nuggets leapfrogged them in the Western Conference standings.
Since the Lakers are now the fourth seed to end the season, they will be playing against the fifth-seeded Houston Rockets. This came as a surprise to Lakers center Deandre Ayton, who did not know the matchup when he was asked about it.
Ayton reveals he did not know the Lakers would play against the Rockets
After the Lakers' last game against the Utah Jazz on Sunday, the postseason matchups were sealed. The Lakers are now set to play against Kevin Durant and the Rockets, which is a blockbuster matchup.
The Lakers and Rockets are familiar with each other for the longest time, but it will now feature a postseason clash that involves the classic rivalry between LeBron James and Kevin Durant on either side.
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Ayton has admitted that he was unaware of this matchup before the game. He wanted to find out for himself because it would have been a pleasant surprise for him. However, the reporters were the first to tell him about the matchup.
"How do you know this? When? I didn't get the chance to look at it, look at my phone. You ruined the surprise. I wanted to see who I got in the Playoffs, but you go out here and spill the tea," Ayton said to reporters who told him the postseason matchup between the Lakers and the Rockets.
It will be an interesting matchup, as even Rockets head coach Ime Udoka knows the gravity of the matchup. He knows the Rockets are the favorites because the Lakers do not have Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.
However, it will always be a tough matchup when playing against LeBron. With a renewed vigor and a motivated supporting cast, the Lakers could pull off some surprises in the first round.
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Q&A
Why was Deandre Ayton surprised about the Lakers' postseason matchup with the Rockets?
Deandre Ayton was surprised because he was unaware of the matchup details when asked after the Lakers' last game.
What seed are the Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets in the playoffs?
The Los Angeles Lakers are the fourth seed, while the Houston Rockets are the fifth seed in the playoffs.
What was the outcome of the Lakers' last game before the postseason matchups were announced?
The Lakers played their last game against the Utah Jazz, which sealed their postseason matchup against the Rockets.
