Lakers Talk HR 2: King Expectations

Lakers Talk HR 2: King Expectations

Author: ESPN Los Angeles April 16, 2026 Duration: 52:38
What should we expect from LeBron in this 1st Round vs the Houston Rockets?  Andy thinks LeBron is under "no pressure."  Plus, Khobi Price from the California Post called in to talked about what he foresees for the Lakers/Rockets series and what the Lakers have to do to win the series. Also, the crew agreed that DeAndre Ayton needs to step up HUGE if the Lakers have a chance against the Houston Rockets.  Then, "Crunch Time" with thoughts on the play-in games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Duration: 46:28
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Sprinting To The Finish Line [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:52
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In The Right Direction [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:55
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Glass Half Full [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:17
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Must Win Week [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:47
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Gaining Steam [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:36
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For Real? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:27
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Duration: 48:23
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Turning The Corner? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:07
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Unexpected Results [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:10
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