Luke Kennard stepped up for the Lakers in their playoff opener against the Rockets, delivering a standout performance with 27 points on an efficient 9-of-13 shooting. With key players like Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves absent, Kennard’s playoff career-high, including five three-pointers, proved crucial for the team. As the series continues, the Lakers will be looking to Kennard to maintain this level of play in Game 2 on Tuesday.