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EL SEGUNDO, CA – SEPTEMBER 20: Earvin “Magic” Johnson discusses the upcoming Los Angeles Lakers’ season at UCLA Health Training Center on September 20, 2018 in El Segundo, California. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)

On Saturday night, the Los Angeles Lakers played the Houston Rockets (at home) for Game 1 of their first-round playoff series.

The Lakers won by a score of 107-98 to take a 1-0 lead.

Luke Kennard led the way with 27 points, four rebounds and three assists while shooting 9/13 from the field and 5/5 from three-point range in 38 minutes of playing time.

Real App wrote: “Luke Kennard just tied the Lakers record for the most threes made in a playoff debut.”

Luke Kennard just tied the Lakers record for the most threes made in a playoff debut.

Magic Johnson Reacts To Rockets-Lakers Game

GettyEarvin “Magic” Johnson discusses the upcoming Los Angeles Lakers’ season at UCLA Health Training Center on September 20, 2018 in El Segundo, California.

After the game, Basketball Hall of Famer (and Lakers legend) Magic Johnson sent out a post (via X).

Johnson wrote: “The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Houston Rockets 107-97 in Game 1! They had five guys in double figures led by Luke Kennard’s 27 points, Deandre Ayton and LeBron both added 19 points, Marcus Smart 15 points, and Rui Hachimara finished with 14 points!

If LeBron continues to get this type of support from his teammates, the Lakers have a good chance of winning the Series against the Rockets!”

The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Houston Rockets 107-97 in Game 1! They had five guys in double figures led by Luke Kennard’s 27 points, Deandre Ayton and LeBron both added 19 points, Marcus Smart 15 points, and Rui Hachimara finished with 14 points!

If LeBron continues to get

NBA Fans React To Johnson’s Post

GettyEarvin “Magic” Johnson, president of basketball operations of the Los Angeles Lakers, speaks during media day September 25, 2017, in El Segundo, California.

Here’s what people were saying in response to Jonhson:

@CoachLeon11: “You do know we didn’t have KD for this game…right? Smh”

@FroemelAndy: “The Lakers played a great game. The whole team showed up. Imagine when Luka comes back?”

@Lakers_310: “Magic Johnson strikes yet again. Thanks for the update, legend.”

Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years. 

He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar

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