Game 1 Tomorrow | Who has most pressure on them? | Reaves Contract | Matchups vs. HOU | NBA Play-In episode artwork

EPISODE · Apr 17, 2026 · 1H 2M

Game 1 Tomorrow | Who has most pressure on them? | Reaves Contract | Matchups vs. HOU | NBA Play-In

from Hoops Talk with Allen Sliwa · host AM 570 LA Sports & iHeartRadio

Get ready for Game 1 as the Los Angeles Lakers prepare to face the Houston Rockets in the NBA Playoffs! 🏀🔥 In this LIVE stream, we’re covering all the latest updates heading into tomorrow’s matchup, who has the most pressure on them this series, Austin Reaves contract negotiations this summer and more! We’ll also break down key Lakers vs Rockets matchups, X-factors for Game 1, and how the NBA Play-In Tournament shaped the Western Conference playoff picture. 🔍 What We’re Discussing: Lakers vs Rockets Game 1 preview Key matchups vs Houston (who has the edge?) NBA Play-In Tournament recap & implications Predictions for Game 1 💬 Join the LIVE chat and share your predictions, keys to the game, and how far you think the Lakers can go this postseason! 👍 Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and turn on notifications for nonstop Lakers coverage, news, rumors, and live streams all playoffs long. #Lakers #LakeShow #NBAPlayoffs #LakersVsRockets #LeBronJames #LukaDoncic #AustinReaves #NBAPlayIn Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiS_8yajk3EOOjh8GHKKz_A/join Wallace Firm: https://WallaceWins.com/SLIWA Harrah's Offer: HarrahsSoCal.com 0:00 – Intro | Listener Comments 5:32 – No pressure on the Lakers in this series 13:20 – Listener comments 17:25 – Sammy Long joins the show 19:09 – Who has the most pressure on them in this Lakers/Rockets series? 27:30 – Sammy says give the kids some run in this series if it gets out of hand 28:55 – What’s the perfect number for Austin and the Lakers for a contract this summer 36:29 – Who guards Kevin Durant in this series? 42:06 – Sammy’s thoughts on the NBA Play-In games tonight 43:35 – Most intriguing 1st Round playoff matchup? 51:30 – Listener comments 53:00 – Game 1 is tomorrow | What will the vibe be after the game? 54:07 – Harrah’s SoCal ad 55:00 – NBA Play-In Games tonight 56:09 – NBA News | Weekend Preview | Listener commentsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Get ready for Game 1 as the Los Angeles Lakers prepare to face the Houston Rockets in the NBA Playoffs! 🏀🔥 In this LIVE stream, we’re covering all the latest updates heading into tomorrow’s matchup, who has the most pressure on them this series,...

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