Rocket are learning a painful Kevin Durant lesson rest of NBA already knew
The Houston Rockets are on the verge of being eliminated by the Los Angeles Lakers, with Kevin Durant's true colors showing.
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NBA Trade Rumors: Kevin Durant a trade possibility for the Utah Jazz?
According to Michael Pina, the Utah Jazz would be one of many teams that would have a varying degree of interest in Kevin Durant if he becomes available. From Pina’s article: The Rockets thought that KD was their missing piece, and instead, there’s a chance they’ll turn him into a stepping stone this summer. It turns […]
The Lakers are focused on cleaning up turnover woes after woeful Game 4
In the week leading up to their series against the Rockets, the Lakers repeatedly emphasized the importance of taking care of the ball. Despite being up 3-1 in the series, there have been very few moments where it’s felt like the Lakers have taken that message to heart. With 80 turnovers in the four contests, […]
Inspired by Alperen Sengun, Rockets stay alive versus Lakers
At Sunday morning’s team shootaround ahead of Game 4, with the Rockets down 0-3 in the best-of-seven series and with an elimination game looming on their home floor, Alperen Sengun delivered a message to his team about belief and encouragement. The fifth-year Turkish big man — who often needed a translator during his first two […] The post Inspired by Alperen Sengun, Rockets stay alive versus Lakers appeared first on ClutchFans .
LeBron James and Luka Dončić stood up for Adou Thiero after Game 4 ejection
On a night where there were some ridiculous refereeing decisions, perhaps the most inexplicable in Game 4 between the Lakers and Rockets came at the end of the game. Late in garbage time, Adou Thiero and Aaron Holiday had a minor scuffle that should have resulted in nothing notable. Instead, James Williams instantly ejected both […]
The Lakers have a big turnover problem against the Rockets
On the brink of advancing to the second round and pulling out a sweep for the first time since 2010, the Lakers fell to the Rockets in Game 4. With Kevin Durant out once again, it set the stage for a young and athletic Houston squad to play with a sense of urgency and desperation. […]
Rockets have an important decision to make this summer
The Kevin Durant trade was controversial. Some felt that it was a no-brainer. You’re trading one of the least efficient volume scorers in the NBA, Dillon Brooks, and the 10th overall pick for one of the best scorers in NBA history. If it feels too good to be true… There were always reasons why Durant […]
Monday’s Brotherhood Playoff News & Links
In Monday’s Brotherhood Playoff Action, RJ Barrett and Brandon Ingram helped lead Toronto past Cleveland, 93-89. Mason Plumlee and San Antonio took care of Portland, 114-93. Jayson Tatum and Boston smacked Philadelphia around, 128-96. Finally, Luke Kennard and Los Angeles fell to Houston, 115-96. Ingram had 23 for Toronto, while Barrett finished with 18 points […]
From Regular Season to Reality: Which Wizards Are Ready for the NBA Playoffs?
I was watching Game Three of the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Houston Rockets series. My wife — who’s usually more interested in the National Anthem and the arena timeout entertainment — watched two possessions and said, “Do these guys understand this isn’t football?” In other words, someone who pays more attention to what Britt Waters […]
Neither the Lakers or Rockets understood Deandre Ayton’s ejection in Game 4
Ejections for Flagrant 2 fouls typically are pretty egregious and easy to understand. By definition, they involve excessive force, which rarely leaves doubt about an ejection. And yet, when Deandre Ayton was ejected for a Flagrant 2 foul on Alperen Şengün during the third quarter of Game 4, which the Lakers were already losing handily […]
Rockets stay alive with 115-96 win over Lakers
The Rockets stayed alive in their series against the Los Angeles Lakers tonight with a resounding win in a game the Rockets absolutely had to have, and the Lakers absolutely did not. Sure, the Lakers would no doubt have chosen to finish the Rockets off in four, after the Rockets unlikely, and painful, late collapse […]
Player Grades: Lakers vs. Rockets
There was lots to dislike about the Lakers’ performance in Game 4. The offense looked stuck in mud. There was an alarming amount of turnovers and nearly all of them were live ball, which ruined any chance of a win. That will be discussed in the coming days on this site. But I’d like to […]
3 takeaways from Lakers’ Game 4 loss vs. Rockets
You can’t fake desperation. The Rockets fought hard in Game 3, but lost and were down 3-0 entering Game 4. With their season on the line, Houston decided they’d rather head back to LA instead of clearing out their lockers as they demolished the Lakers, 115-96. The Rockets got offensive contributions from their top players […]
Rockets overwhelm lackluster Lakers in Game 4 rout to avoid sweep
On the heels of a grueling Game 3 win, the Lakers came out flat and were subsequently routed by the Rockets, 115-96. From the jump, it was pretty clear the Lakers didn’t have the right level of effort and played as such throughout. LA turned the ball over a staggering 23 times with the Rockets […]
Houston Rockets vs Los Angeles Lakers
April 26, 2026 Location: Toyota Center – Houston, Texas TV:NBC/Peacock Radio:KBME Sports Talk 790 / KLTN 102.9 (en español) Online: Prime Video Time: 8:30 PM CST Probable Starting Lineups Rockets: Reed Sheppard, Amen Thompson, Tari Eason, Jabari Smith Jr., Alperen Sengun Lakers: Luke Kennard, Marcus Smart, Jake Laravia, Lebron James, Deandre Ayton Austin Reaves is […]
The Rockets are a disaster not even Giannis Antetokounmpo can fix
The Houston Rockets are down 0-3 to an undermanned Lakers team, exposing flaws that no superstar, Giannis Antetokounmpo included, can overcome.
JJ Redick was impressed at how hard the Lakers played in Game 3
This Lakers-Rockets series hasn’t featured pretty basketball. The Lakers have played without Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves, and the Rockets have had two games without Kevin Durant. With so many key stars out, scoring has been ugly and each contest has been a grind. In that muck, the Lakers have been the better team. They’ve […]
Kevin Durant’s absence draws attention in Houston’s Game 3 loss
Rockets head coach Ime Udoka said at practice Thursday that there would be “some tweaks” to his playoff rotation; however, the changes became more significant than planned. Around two hours before Friday’s Game 3 tipoff in Houston, Udoka announced that Kevin Durant would sit out again. The All-Star forward sprained his ankle late in Game […] The post Kevin Durant’s absence draws attention in Houston’s Game 3 loss appeared first on ClutchFans .
Lakers vs. Rockets Game 4 Preview: Looking for a sweep
The Lakers aim to close out their first round series against the Houston Rockets on Sunday The purple and gold are looking to sweep an opponent in the playoffs for the first time since May 2010. Start time and TV schedule Who: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Houston Rockets When: 6:30 p.m. PT, Apr. 26 Where: Toyota Center Watch: […]
Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers Game 4 preview
Originally, I figured that the most 2026 Houston Rockets thing that could happen is what happened in Game 3: take a sizable lead into the final moments and blow the game, culminating in an overtime loss. The poor play in clutch situations has defined this team, and their 20+ blown fourth quarter leads this year […]
Report: Rockets could shop Alperen Sengun for proven superstar in offseason
Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun just wrapped up his second consecutive All-Star campaign, with averages of 20.4 points, 8.9 rebounds, 6.2 assists, 51.9 percent from the field, 1.2 steals and 1.1 blocks per contest. Sengun also racked up 34 double-doubles, which tied Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic for ninth-most in the NBA. Sengun and […]
Rockets collapse late (again) as Lakers take 3-0 series lead
Following a pair of losses in Los Angeles that served as a microcosm of Houston’s offensive inconsistency, the Rockets returned home with a chance to protect home court and make their first-round series interesting. Despite the lackluster offensive performances, coming home to play LeBron James and the Lakers seemed like a clean slate. It felt like […] The post Rockets collapse late (again) as Lakers take 3-0 series lead appeared first on ClutchFans .
Marcus Smart is only thinking about sweeping the Rockets in Game 4
The Lakers’ win over the Rockets in Game 3 on Friday put them in such a commanding position that thoughts of future series could really start creeping into minds. Not only has no team come back from a 3-0 deficit in NBA history, but the way the Lakers beat the Rockets sure made it feel […]
Rui Hachimura was maybe a little too honest after latest Lakers win
To call Friday’s Game 3 win for the Lakers over the Rockets improbable would be quite the understatement. Down six without the ball and just 30 seconds left, LA somehow forced overtime before coming away with a win that puts them firmly in the driver’s seat in the series. It’s a win that required a […]
How Marcus Smart entered Lakers lore with Game 3 performance
It’s widely regarded that a series doesn’t begin until a team loses at home. In that sense, the Lakers got the series started on Friday. The purple and gold secured a win inside what looked to be a half-filled stadium for Houston’s playoff opener, taking advantage of late blunders from the Rockets to end regulation […]
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