NBA playoffs 2026: Can the underdog Lakers find a path to success against the Rockets? The Lakers are among a few plucky underdogs who can perhaps make some noise in the first round. Content Original Link: https://sports.yahoo.com/nba/article/nba-playoffs-2026-can-the-underdog-lakers-find-a-path-to-success-against-the-rockets-181054005.html