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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.
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 / 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.
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 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.
Kevin Durant News / Field Level Media / April 26
Report: Kevin Durant to miss Game 4 against Lakers
Houston Rockets star forward Kevin Durant is expected to miss Game 4 against the Los Angeles Lakers with an ankle injury, ESPN reported hours before the start of the Sunday night game.
Kevin Durant News / Hoops Rumors / April 26
Rockets’ Kevin Durant Expected To Miss Sunday’s Game 4
The Rockets are unlikely to have their leading scorer as they face playoff elimination on Sunday, according to Shams Charania of ESPN, who reports (via Twitter) that Kevin Durant is expected to be sidelined once again in Game 4.
Houston Rockets News / Larry Brown Sports / April 26
Kevin Durant appears to be leaving his Rockets teammates in the dark
Kevin Durant may already be torching his goodwill with yet another franchise. The Houston Rockets star Durant missed Game 3 of his team’s first-round series against the Lakers on Friday with an ankle sprain.
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 / Houston Rockets on SI / April 26
Rockets vs. Lakers: Two Things to Watch in Game 4
The Houston Rockets' season is on the brink of completion with the Los Angeles Lakers up 3-0 in the first round of the NBA playoffs. 2025-26 was supposed to be the season in which the Rockets arrived.
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 / Trade Talk Sports / April 26
Rockets Pitched to Reunite Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving This Offseason
Just over a week into the postseason, the Houston Rockets are already on the brink of elimination in their first-round series against the Los Angeles Lakers.
NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 26
Rockets Make History in Game 3 Meltdown vs. Lakers
Down two games, the Houston Rockets found themselves in a must-win game on Friday night against the Los Angeles Lakers. Once you lose three postseason games in a row, you're all but guaranteed to lose the series.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 26
Jabari Smith Jr. Steps up Big for Rockets in Game 3 Heartbreaking Loss
The Western Conference Quarterfinals round between the Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Lakers has been a relatively tightly played series. The Lakers lead the series by just 20 total points.
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).
Kendrick Perkins News / AirJordanChronicles / April 25
Kendrick Perkins Criticizes Houston Rockets’ Playoff Decision-Making
The playoffs show more than just talent; they also show how well players can make decisions when the pressure is on. The Lakers won Game 3 in overtime, and Kendrick Perkins’ harsh words about Houston’s mistakes on the court turned out to be true.
Alperen Sengun News / Total Pro Sports / April 24
Houston Rockets Could Explore Blockbuster Move Involving Alperen Sengun, but There’s One Catch
The changing dynamics in Houston already have it in the air, and now it’s clearer than ever why there’s been a lot of buzz around Alperen Sengun. Down five seasons in the league, the Turkish-origin star has always been one player whose potential has looked promising, but a full-blown redemption has always remained due.
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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