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NBA News / Field Level Media / April 28
Injury-depleted Rockets, Lakers both feeling urgency about Game 5
In a series that has been devoid of impact players, the Los Angeles Lakers will get another chance to advance into the Western Conference semifinals when they play host to the Houston Rockets in Game 5 of their first-round series on Wednesday.
Houston Rockets News / Hoops Rumors / April 28
Durant Ruled Out For Game 5 On Wednesday
Kevin Durant has been ruled out for Game 5 of the Rockets’ first-round series against the Lakers on Wednesday, Law Murray of The Athletic tweets. Durant has only appeared in one game during the series.
The 'Season triple-double leaders by team' quiz
How many of the players to record the most triple-doubles in one season since the NBA/ABA merger for each franchise can you name in five minutes?
Houston Rockets News / Larry Brown Sports / April 28
Rockets’ Jabari Smith Jr. takes a shot at Lakers in middle of playoff series
You at least cannot accuse Jabari Smith Jr. of frontrunning. The Houston Rockets forward Smith spoke with reporters on Tuesday before Wednesday’s Game 5 against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Calif.
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.
Tari Eason News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 28
How The Rockets Can Extend Their Season One More Game
The Houston Rockets are trying to find ways to recover from allowing themselves to fall to a seemingly insurmountable deficit against the Los Angeles Lakers.
Alperen Sengun News / Total Pro Sports / April 28
Alperen Sengun Sends Chilling Warning to Lakers With Bold Physicality Claim
Back when the courtside cameras caught Alperen Sengun from an odd angle showing respect to LeBron James, the fans in Los Angeles were all jumping in joy.
Ime Udoka News / AirJordanChronicles / April 28
Draymond Green warns Ime Udoka after criticism in NBA Playoffs loss vs Lakers
Draymond Green knows that playoff pressure reveals more than just the final score. Every word a coach says carries heavy weight when a team faces elimination.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 28
Practice Update: Houston Rockets Prepare for Game 5 against the Lakers
The Houston Rockets live to fight another day after their Game 4 victory against the Los Angeles Lakers Sunday night at the Toyota Center. The Rockets were coming off their devastating loss to the Lakers in Game 3.
Kevin Durant News / Sneakers on SI / April 28
Kevin Durant's Nike Sneakers Now 49% Off Online
The Houston Rockets might be in trouble against the Los Angeles Lakers, worsened by Kevin Durant's injury. The only upside lately for Durant has been the debut of his 19th signature Nike sneaker earlier this spring.
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 / Houston Rockets on SI / April 28
Rockets Have one Major Advantage as Lakers’ Series Continues
On Friday, the Rockets melted down, fumbling a six-point lead with just second remaining in Game 3, going down a gut-wrenching three games to zero. No team has ever come back from a 3-0 deficit, with teams being 0-159 in those scenarios.
Alperen Sengun News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 28
Alperen Sengun’s Game 5 warning shot to Lakers promises a war
The Houston Rockets earned a 115-96 Game 4 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday, forcing a Game 5 for the playoff series. Although Houston needs to string together three more wins to advance to the next round, it sounds like Alperen Sengun and the club are confident heading into the next contest.
NBA News / Total Pro Sports / April 28
Rockets vs. Lakers – 2026 NBA Playoffs: Game Preview and Injury Updates (Apr 29)
Coming into the postseason, not a lot of critics wanted to give the Los Angeles Lakers a chance. Playing without the likes of Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, the purple and gold brigade were severely shorthanded.
Houston Rockets News / Total Pro Sports / April 28
Draymond Green Fires Back at Kevin Durant Critics Over Rockets Exit Narrative
The Houston Rockets did not expect their postseason campaign to turn out in the way it has. Playing against the Los Angeles Lakers, Houston is struggling 1-3 after game 4.
Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 28
What the Rockets Would Need Back in a Kevin Durant Trade
The Houston Rockets are staring down the barrel of a 3-1 deficit in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. And, barring an improbable, unprecedented and downright impossible 3-0 comeback, an exit in the next few days.
Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 28
Draymond Green cautions Rockets HC Ime Udoka’s blame game coaching tactics
There was a general sense of frustration and disappointment surrounding the Houston Rockets after their painful collapse back on Friday night in a 112-108 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 3 of their first-round series.
Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / April 27
Rockets' Kevin Durant might already be on the trade block
It's been years since Durant took over a game, and he hasn't necessarily made any of his teams better.
Alperen Sengun News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 27
Rockets’ Alperen Sengun jokes about messing up pre-Game 4 motivational speech that saved season
On Sunday evening, the Houston Rockets kept their season alive with a blowout Game 5 win over the Los Angeles Lakers by a score of 115-96. It was a much-needed comfortable win for a Rockets team that had found some unique ways to lose in the first three games of this series.
The 'NBA minutes leaders by season' quiz
How many of the players to spend the most time on the hardwood in each NBA season since 1995-96 can you name in five minutes?
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.
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.
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