Ahead of Tuesday night’s Game 2, the Los Angeles Lakers face a must-win moment at home after opening the first-round series with a 107-98 victory over the Houston Rockets. The urgency was amplified by a bold message from Lakers legend Magic Johnson prior to the game.
In Game 1, Luke Kennard supplied a standout performance for Los Angeles, scoring 27 points and going a perfect 5-for-5 from three-point range to spark the win.
Before the game, Magic Johnson posted on X declaring the matchup a must-win, writing: “Tonight’s Lakers’ game against the Rockets is a must-win before they head to Houston for the next set of games!”
Game 2 is set to be played at the Lakers’ home arena, as the series continues with the teams heading to Houston for the next set of games.
With Kennard hot from beyond the arc and the Lakers having grabbed momentum from the opener, Los Angeles will look to protect home court and take a 2-0 series lead.
