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Alperen Sengun’s verdict adds fuel to controversy over Deandre Ayton ejection call
The Los Angeles Lakers missed their chance to sweep the Houston Rockets last Sunday night, falling 115-96 at the Toyota Center. Deandre Ayton’s third quarter ejection for a Flagrant 2 foul proved decisive for the result, especially given his strong contribution before leaving.
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 '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?
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.
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 / 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.
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.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 26
Rockets’ Kevin Durant waves goodbye to ex-teammate Deandre Ayton after ejection
The Houston Rockets were fighting for their lives as they hosted the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 4 of their first-round matchup in the playoffs at Toyota Center on Sunday.
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.
Kevin Durant News / Athlon Sports / April 26
Rockets Coach Addresses Unfortunate Kevin Durant News
The Houston Rockets have their backs against the wall on Sunday in Game 4 of their first-round NBA playoffs series against the Los Angeles Lakers. The Rockets are down 3-0 in the series and are on the brink of elimination.
NBA News / Athlon Sports / April 26
Final Injury Report for Lakers-Rockets Game 4: Will Austin Reaves, Kevin Durant Play?
The Los Angles Lakers are on the road on Sunday night as they travel to take on the Houston Rockets in Game 4 of their first-round playoff series. Los Angeles enters Sunday’s game with a 3-0 series lead after defeating Houston on the road in overtime on Friday night in Game 3.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 26
Sweep or Not, the Rockets Enter the NBA Offseason With So Many Questions
As much as fans may be holding out hope for a comeback, NBA history says that the Houston Rockets' season is over after going down 3-0 to the Los Angeles Lakers.
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 / Houston Rockets on SI / April 26
Ime Udoka Made Key Substitution Late in Game 3 That Ultimately Burned the Rockets
Game 3 between the Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Lakers was about as pressure-packed as it gets, for the Rockets at least. Houston found themselves in a desperate state, after dropping the first two games of the series.
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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