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On YouTubeKevin Durant News / The Dream Shake / April 27
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.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 27
Rockets’ Jae’Sean Tate challenges much larger Lakers player to fight during post-Game 4 trash talk
The Houston Rockets avoided getting swept in Game 4 against the Los Angeles Lakers, getting a 115-96 win. In between the game, there was a lot of back and forth between both teams that led to technicals, as well as several ejections.
Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 27
Rockets’ Alperen Sengun, Ime Udoka blast ‘soft’ Deandre Ayton ejection
Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton hit the showers early on Sunday when he was ejected against the Houston Rockets in Game 4 of their first-round matchup in the playoffs at Toyota Center.
The 'Active 40-point playoff games' quiz
How many of the active NBA players to score 40+ points in an postseason game can you name in five minutes?
The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history
In the NBA, it's all about showing up and showing out in the posteason. With that in mind, here are the 25 greatest NBA playoff games of all time.
Houston Rockets News / Larry Brown Sports / April 27
Ime Udoka keeps door open for Kevin Durant’s return for Game 5
The Houston Rockets bought Kevin Durant some more time to recover from his ankle injury after taking down the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 4 of their first-round series on Sunday.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 27
Rockets' Bench Comes Alive in Game 4 Victory vs Lakers
Heading into the 2025-26 NBA season, the Houston Rockets weren't exactly sure what their starting lineup would look like. Well, their starting five, at least.
Houston Rockets News / Hoops Wire / April 27
Alperen Sengun, Ime Udoka question Deandre Ayton ejection as Rockets stay alive
The ejection stole the spotlight. The reactions kept it there. The Rockets stayed alive with a 115-96 Game 4 win, though the Lakers still lead the series 3-1.
The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career
LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.
Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 27
Alperen Sengun’s pregame move that gave Rockets a boost in Game 4
Amen Thompson was showered with applause on Sunday after leading the Houston Rockets past the Los Angeles Lakers, 115-96, in Game 4 of their first-round series in the playoffs at Toyota Center.
Houston Rockets News / Bleacher Report / April 27
NBA News / Fadeaway World / April 27
5 Things We Learned After Rockets Destroy Lakers In Game 4 To Keep Series Alive
Just when it felt like the Los Angeles Lakers were cruising toward a sweep, the Houston Rockets flipped the script in emphatic fashion. Game 4 wasn’t close, not for long, anyway.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 27
Amen Thompson’s insane athleticism leaves Luke Kennard with no chance in Rockets-Lakers
The Houston Rockets staved off elimination on Sunday after walloping the Los Angeles Lakers, 115-96, in Game 4 of their first-round series in the playoffs at Toyota Center.
NBA News / Field Level Media / April 27
Rockets stay alive in series vs. Lakers with Game 4 win
Amen Thompson scored a game-high 23 points, Tari Eason added 20 added 19, and the Houston Rockets averted elimination with a 115-96 victory over the visiting Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night in Game 4 of their Western Conference first-round playoff series.
NBA News / Ball Exclusives / April 27
Rockets avoid sweep with balanced Game 4 effort against Lakers
The Houston Rockets made a statement against the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday, grabbing a 115-96 Game 4 victory to avoid a sweep. LeBron James struggled offensively all night and the Rockets took advantage of it.
Kendrick Perkins News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 26
Kendrick Perkins blasts Rockets as most selfish team in playoffs
The sky is falling and the world is ending for the Houston Rockets, or so it seems. The 2026 NBA playoffs have been nothing but a disaster thus far for
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 26
Rockets' Young Core Understands They Have to Be Smarter
The Houston Rockets know this is their last chance. The excuse of being young and inexperienced isn’t there anymore. The Rockets shockingly already have their entire season on the line in Game 4.
Houston Rockets News / Larry Brown Sports / April 26
Report reveals how severe Kevin Durant’s injury really is
Kevin Durant will not play in Game 4 of the Houston Rockets’ first round playoff series, and under normal circumstances, he would be out for a while after that, too.
Tari Eason News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 26
What Positives Can The Rockets Pull From A Rough First Round
The Houston Rockets' season is likely over. Whether their postsseason run ends to the Los Angels Lakers in a sweep, or if they find a way to extend it a few extra games, it's nearly a statistical impossibility to return ffrom an 0-3 deficit in the NBA playoffs.
Ime Udoka News / AirJordanChronicles / April 26
Ime Udoka Points To Late-Game Mistakes As Rockets Fall To 0-3
Despite stepping into the playoffs against the Lakers as the favorites, the Houston Rockets are now 0-3 down in the series. And the Rockets head coach, Ime Udoka, had a lot to say after his side’s latest loss.
Houston Rockets News / Fadeaway World / April 26
No One Is Untouchable: 5 Reasons The Rockets Should Blow It Up, Starting With Alperen Sengun
The Houston Rockets have embarrassed their entire fanbase with their shockingly disastrous performance in the first round of the 2026 NBA playoffs. Yes, Kevin Durant, their best player by far, has missed two of the three games so far due to knee and ankle injuries and doesn’t seem to be healthy enough as Game 4 approaches.
Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / April 25
Rockets get crucial Kevin Durant injury update ahead of Game 4 vs. Lakers
The Houston Rockets' once-promising season is on the verge of coming to a disappointing end.
Houston Rockets News / Hoops Wire / April 25
Rockets’ Alperen Sengun: We believe we can come back from 3-0
Things haven’t gone well for the Rockets in their series vs. the Lakers. Like, almost nothing. For starters, Kevin Durant has missed two of the three games (including Game 3 with a sprained ankle).
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 23
What factors will decide the Lakers-Rockets playoff series?
When the Los Angeles Lakers' two leading scorers, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, went down against the Oklahoma City Thunder on April 2, many speculated their playoff hopes were diminished and that a short series was inevitable. Instead, they're up 2-0 on the Rockets. What will determine how the rest of the series plays out?
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