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Lakers Defeat Rockets 107-98 in West 1st Round Game 1 at Crypto.com Arena. The Los Angeles Lakers took Game 1 of the Western Conference First Round with a 107-98 victory over the Houston Rockets at crypto.com Arena. The Lakers built a solid lead and held off a late push from the Rockets to secure the win. Attendance was 19,057 as the Lakers moved ahead in the series. (Source: Townsquare Times on Apr 18) 🏆 West 1st Round - Game 1 ✗ Houston Rockets ✓ Los Angeles Lakers

Padres Defeat Angels 4-1 at Angel Stadium. The San Diego Padres held the Los Angeles Angels to a single run in a strong road win at Angel Stadium. The game featured solid pitching from both sides, with 44,279 fans in attendance watching the Padres secure a three-run victory. (Source: Townsquare Times on Apr 18) ✗ Los Angeles Angels ✓ San Diego Padres

Dodgers Defeat Mets 8-2 at Dodger Stadium. The Los Angeles Dodgers powered past the New York Mets 8-2 at Dodger Stadium. Dalton Rushing delivered a strong performance with a home run, double, and four RBIs, while Shohei Ohtani pitched six innings allowing just one earned run and striking out ten. The game drew a crowd of 50,909. (Source: Townsquare Times on Apr 15) ✓ Los Angeles Dodgers ✗ New York Mets

Avalanche Edge Kings 2-1 in West 1st Round Game 1 at Ball Arena. The Colorado Avalanche took Game 1 of the West 1st Round with a narrow 2-1 win over the Los Angeles Kings at Ball Arena. Defense was tight on both sides, resulting in a low-scoring contest. Attendance was reported at 18,101. (Source: Townsquare Times on Apr 18) 🏆 West 1st Round - Game 1 ✓ Colorado Avalanche ✗ Los Angeles Kings

Ducks Edge Predators 5-4 at Bridgestone Arena. The Anaheim Ducks outlasted the Nashville Predators in a close contest at Bridgestone Arena, winning 5-4. The teams kept things tight throughout, but Anaheim held onto a narrow lead late. The game drew a strong crowd of 17,332 fans. (Source: Townsquare Times on Apr 16) ✓ Anaheim Ducks ✗ Nashville Predators