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Luke Kennard talks about his big performance in Game 1 vs Rockets
TL;DR
Luke Kennard scored a career playoff high of 27 points in Game 1 against the Rockets, leading the Lakers to a 107-98 victory. He made key contributions, including 11 points in the first quarter and two crucial 3-pointers in the fourth quarter.
Key points
- Luke Kennard scored a career playoff high of 27 points
- Lakers won Game 1 against the Rockets 107-98
- Kennard made 5-of-5 from 3-point range
- Lakers played without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves
- Kennard contributed 11 points in the first quarter
Luke KennardLuka DoncicAustin ReavesLos Angeles Lakers
With Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves out to start the Los Angeles Lakers' first-round playoff series versus the Houston Rockets and likely for the entire series, several other players had to carry the load. In Game 1 on Saturday, that is exactly what happened.
Center Deandre Ayton gave them the type of performance they needed from him with 19 points on 8-of-10 shooting, 11 rebounds and some active defense. Rui Hachimura scored 14 points, and veteran guard Marcus Smart had 15 points and eight assists, while LeBron James registered 19 points, 13 assists and eight rebounds.
But the offensive star of Game 1 for L.A. wasn't even on its roster until early February. Luke Kennard, who was acquired in a midseason trade with the Atlanta Hawks, jump-started the offense with 11 first-quarter points, and he hit two key 3-pointers in the fourth quarter to help put the game out of reach.
He finished with a career playoff high of 27 points on 9-of-13 overall shooting and 5-of-5 from 3-point range. After the Lakers achieved a 107-98 victory, he his aggressiveness as a scorer.
Q&A
What was Luke Kennard's performance in Game 1 against the Rockets?
Luke Kennard scored 27 points on 9-of-13 shooting, including 5-of-5 from 3-point range, in the Lakers' Game 1 victory.
How did the Lakers perform in Game 1 of the playoff series against the Rockets?
The Lakers won Game 1 against the Rockets with a score of 107-98, despite missing key players Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.
What impact did Luke Kennard have on the Lakers' offense in Game 1?
Kennard jump-started the offense with 11 first-quarter points and hit two important 3-pointers in the fourth quarter to secure the win.
