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Alperen Sengun Sends Warning to Lakers Before Game 5

The Houston Rockets forced a Game 5 with a 115–96 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday. Rockets star Alperen Sengun helped the team secure the crucial home win with 19 points and six rebounds.

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Final Injury Report for Rockets-Lakers Game 5: Will Austin Reaves, Kevin Durant Play?

The Los Angles Lakers are at home on Wednesday night as they host the Houston Rockets in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series. Los Angeles enters Wednesday’s game with a 3-1 series lead after losing on the road to Houston on Sunday night in Game 4.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 29

Rockets Need Consistency From Reserves To Keep Series Alive

The Houston Rockets are still just one game away from potentially being eliminated in the postseason against a Los Angeles Lakers team missing two of their best players.

LeBron James News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 29

Rockets Made History on Defense Against LeBron James

The Houston Rockets’ first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers has not gone as expected whatsoever. Houston was favored entering this matchup

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The 'Most 3's in a playoff game by team' quiz

How many of the players to make the most three-pointers in a single playoff game for each NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 29

The Rockets Will Have to Depend on Their Defense Again With No Kevin Durant

Throughout Ime Udoka’s tenure with the Houston Rockets, he sought to give the Rockets a distinct identity. Before his arrival in Houston, the rebuilding Rockets' only identity was a team full of young players still finding their way in the NBA and one that had lost many games.

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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 / Houston Rockets on SI / April 29

Although Unpopular, Jabari Smith Jr. is Right to Feel Like Rockets are Better Than Lakers

Heading into Game 5 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals matchup between the Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Lakers, Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr.

Reed Sheppard News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 29

Will Reed Sheppard be able to Pick up Where he Left Off for Rockets in Game 5?

Reed Sheppard has been one of the Houston Rockets' major storylines through the 2025-26 season. Drafted third overall in the 2024 NBA Draft, Sheppard essentially redshirted his rookie season, as he didn't get much opportunity to contribute on a Rockets team with postseason aspirations.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 29

Rockets Could be Dealing with Lakers' 'Reinforcements' in Game 5

The first-round series between the Rockets and Lakers hasn't gone as planned, with Los Angeles holding a 3-1 lead. Still, Houston has kept its season alive with a Game 4 win, and will look to do the same in Game 5.

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The '2025-26 NBA double-double leaders' quiz

How many of the 24 NBA players to record at least 20 double-doubles in the 2025-26 season can you name in five minutes?

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 29

Alperen Sengun Explains The Reason Behind His Speech That Motivated the Rockets

The Houston Rockets’ season isn’t over just yet. While almost everyone has given up hope for the Rockets in their first-round series against the Los Angeles

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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.

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NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 29

Rockets vs. Lakers: Two Things to Watch in Game 5

Sunday was supposed to be the Houston Rockets' funeral, but they managed to grab their first win of the NBA playoffs in impressive fashion, dominating the Los Angeles Lakers in a 115-96 victory.

Kevin Durant News / AirJordanChronicles / April 29

Veteran Journalist Opens Up on Kevin Durant’s NBA Legacy

Kevin Durant has a debated legacy. Recently, a veteran journalist reignited that conversation, suggesting how Durant’s career hinges on his decision to leave the Golden State Warriors.

NBA News / HITC / April 29

LA Lakers’ Game 1 hero vs. Houston Rockets reacts to $25,000 fine

The Los Angeles Lakers’ Game 1 hero is now dealing with a different kind of spotlight after the NBA handed down a significant fine. It is a quick shift from being the difference-maker in a playoff opener to being at the center of controversy just a few games later.

Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 28

Zach Lowe expresses uncertainty on Ime Udoka’s Rockets future

The Houston Rockets did well to respond with an emphatic 115-96 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 4 of their first-round matchup, doing just enough to stave off elimination.

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.

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.

Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / April 27