Smart's presence means that the Lakers are winning and Los Angeles been at its best all season with the veteran guard on the floor.

After the Game 2 victory, Marcus Smart highlighted the key to the Los Angeles Lakers navigating Houston Rockets' pressure and pace.

Marcus Smart’s assignment in Game 2 of the Lakers’ first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets was as challenging as it gets. Guard Kevin Durant, the greatest scorer of all-time. What was going through his mind?

In Orlando, the Magic prevailed 113-105 to take a 2-1 series lead against the Eastern Conference's top playoff seed, the Detroit Pistons. Out West, the Oklahoma City Thunder are a win away from a first-round playoff series sweep of the Phoenix Suns after a 121-109 win.

The Lakers don’t win Game 2 against the Rockets without Marcus Smart’s efforts. In the opening quarter, he was the most aggressive player on the court. He took seven shots and converted on five of them,

The Knicks' title odds are lengthening after falling behind in their series, while the Timberwolves' odds are heading in the opposite direction.

The San Antonio Spurs' kids look ready, even if Victor Wembanyama may not be. With the Spurs star unavailable, second-year guard Stephon Castle delivered 33 points and rookie Dylan Harper pitched in a career-high 27 points along with 10 rebounds in a 120-108 victory in Portland on Friday to take a 2-1 series lead.

LeBron James hit a tying three-pointer with 13 seconds left before the Lakers beat the Rockets in overtime to take a 3-0 series lead