Ep. 660: A Date w/ Dickerson. (Lakers vs Rockets 1st Rd. Playoff Primer | Early Matchup Thoughts, Nick Smith Jr., & Luke Kennard's Sudden Importance)

About this episode

The episode discusses the Lakers' first-round playoff matchup against the Rockets, along with insights on Nick Smith Jr. and Luke Kennard's roles.

The Lakers' 1st Rd. Playoff Opponent is set. Kevin 'Get Off My Dickerson' Durant and The Ghost of DFS, it is. Here are my very early, uncollected, raw thoughts on the Matchup + Some Nick Smith Jr. & Luke Kennard discussions as well. ... Today's Show was Sponsored by: Underdog Fantasy Download the app today or go to https://www.underdogfantasy.com/ and sign up with promo code: LEGACY (to get $50 Bonus Cash for your first $5 deposit). ... Help Support the work that I do: buymeacoffee.com/LakersLegacyPodcast https://www.patreon.com/c/TheLakersLegacyPodcast Venmo: @Jonathan-Hernandez-9 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Host: Jonathan Hernandez

Topics covered

• Lakers
• Rockets
• Playoffs
• Matchup Analysis
• Nick Smith Jr.
• Luke Kennard

Keywords

• Lakers
• Rockets
• Playoffs
• Nick Smith Jr.
• Luke Kennard
• Kevin Durant
• Matchup Thoughts

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