Lakers-Rockets Preview Part 2: How Will LA Organize Its Offense? Who Supports LeBron? Tricks in Redick's Bag?

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🗓️ 15 April 2026

⏱️ 36 minutes

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Earlier, we previewed the Lakers-Rockets first round series by grilling Locked On Rockets host Jackson Gatlin about the team he covers every day. What changed for a team that has turned things around on the court and with the vibe? What kind of leader has Durant turned out to be? Why is the offense cooking? Where might they be vulnerable? Today, it's the opposite. We answer questions about the Lakers. How are they planning to deploy LeBron? Who is most suited to support him, and what exactly does support look like? Who is the player/players most likely to fill the void left by Luka and Reaves, at least as much as it can be? What tricks might Redick try and pull? And, most importantly, why should anyone believe this series won't be a romp for the Rockets? HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky, with guest Jackson Gatlin Everydayer ClubIf you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! TurboTaxThis year you’re getting a major upgrade — Intuit TurboTax now has in-person locations nationwide. Visit http://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. RugietGet 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhlRugiet. Performance medicine for men. Rocket MoneyLet Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join athttps://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDON. 5-Hour ENERGYGet candy-flavored chaos with Fruity Rainbow 5-hour ENERGY®️ Shots - available online at https://5hourENERGY.com or Amazon IndeedListeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel.Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get two-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins.Visit https://FANDUEL.COMto get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

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0:00.0	Most people think the rockets are going to roll the Lakers in the first round.
0:04.6	We'll tell you if there's anything the Lakers can do to extend the series.
0:08.5	Next.
0:14.7	You are Locked on Lakers.
0:17.1	Your daily Los Angeles Lakers podcast, part of the Locked-on Podcast Network, your team every day.
0:25.6	Thanks, everybody for stopping by Locked on Lakers, Brian Kaminetsky, Andy Kaminetsky.
0:30.7	We did part one of our two-part Lakers Rockets preview with Locked on Rockets host, Jackson Gatlin.
0:40.0	In part one, he answered all of our questions about the Rockets.
0:43.1	Now in part two, we're going to answer his about the Lakers and see if we can uncover
0:47.9	a way for the Lakers to make this a real series.
0:50.8	So part two with Jackson Gatlin now.
0:53.8	Here's where I want to start, guys,
0:54.9	everyone, myself included, believes the Lakers are a cakewalk without Luca and Reeves. And it's
1:01.5	probably a fair assessment. But I want to know just why won't L.A. be a cakewalk in the series?
1:07.3	What are some of the reasons that do inspire confidence amongst Lakers fans or basketball heads, whatever? Just why won't L.A. be a cakewalk in the series. What are some of the reasons that do inspire confidence amongst Lakers fans or basketball heads, whatever?
1:13.4	Just why won't L.A. be a cakewalk against the Rockets?
1:17.1	The biggest thing I can think of in terms of the Lakers' ability to win a few games, stretch this series out with the hope that maybe Luca Donchich and or Austin Reeves could
1:30.4	at some point join the team later in the series. I really do think that if the Lakers can keep
1:37.3	these games continually close down the stretch where you start getting into the last five minutes,
1:45.7	three minutes, the last minute.
1:53.2	I trust LeBron in terms of his decision making and his ability to orchestrate good offense,
2:00.5	get guys, good shots, get himself a good shot, and also just his communication defensively that I think plays a big role in those situations as well.
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