The Lakers are "hyperfocused" going into playoffs against Rockets
The Lakers take on the Rockets and focus is the main goal going in.
Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick and guard Luke Kennard (10) discuss strategy during an NBA game against the New York Knicks on March 8, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA. EL SEGUNDO โ As the Lakers get ready for Round 1 against the Houston Rockets on Saturday, the word "hyperfocus" was Los Angeles' emphasis for the second practice of the postseason and head coach JJ Redick said the team has been locked in. "We're just trying to be hyperfocused right now," Redick said.
"That's been the word of the day for the last couple of days, elevating our focus. We've had two fantastic practices. " <span class="fr-mk" style="display: none;"> </span> With the Lakers down their top two scorers, Luka Donฤiฤ and Austin Reaves, indefinitely, their focus will have to be on the intense level of concentration, as Redick said.
The Rockets present a lot of challenges to their opponents, and rebounding is what they've excelled in at an elite level this year. Houston was the No. 1 rated rebounding team in the NBA during the regular season, behind an NBA-best 15.
0 offensive rebounds per game. Houston's ability to get extra opportunities through rebounding had them as the third best second-chance scoring team, averaging 17. 8 second-chance points.