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On YouTubeIme Udoka News / Hoops Wire / April 25
Ime Udoka calls out Rockets after brutal loss to Lakers: ‘Grow up’
The Rockets had it. Game in hand. Series momentum, too. Then it slipped. Fast. Leading by six with under 30 seconds left, Houston unraveled and fell to the Lakers, 112-108 in overtime Friday.
The 'NBA Playoff 30-point teammates' quiz
How many of the most recent teammates to score at least 30 points in the same NBA Playoff game can you name in seven 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.
Rockets Around the Web
NBA News / Fadeaway World / April 25
4 Brutal Problems The Rockets Can’t Fix Against The Lakers In A 3-0 Series Hole
The gap between these two teams isn’t just 3-0 on paper, and it’s showing up in every possession, every quarter, and pretty much every stat column imaginable.
Houston Rockets News / Larry Brown Sports / April 25
Rockets had one of the most catastrophic choke jobs ever to end Game 3
The Houston Rockets snatched defeat from the jaws of victory on Friday to fall one game away from postseason elimination. The Rockets led 101-95 with just over 30 seconds left in Game 3 of their first-round series against the Los Angeles Lakers at Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 24
Three Takeaways from the Rockets’ Game 3 Loss to Lakers
The Rockets faced off against the Lakers on Friday night, staring down the barrel of an 0-2 series deficit. Ultimately, the Rockets inexperience would show late, with the Lakers forcing an overtime and narrowly outlasting Houston.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 25
LeBron James' big moments lifting Lakers to commanding series lead vs. Rockets
A series many thought would go one way due to key injuries has gone the completely other direction. With their come-from-behind Game 3 win on Friday night, it's the Los Angeles Lakers who have a commanding 3-0 series lead over the Houston Rockets.
Kevin Durant News / Fadeaway World / April 24
Video: Play On Which Kevin Durant Injured His Ankle Against Lakers Revealed
After missing just one game all regular season due to injury, Houston Rockets superstar Kevin Durant has now missed two out of three in their first-round series against the Los Angeles Lakers.
Kevin Durant News / Field Level Media / April 24
Rockets star Kevin Durant (ankle) ruled out for Game 3 vs. Lakers
Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant is set to miss his second game of the Western Conference first-round playoff series against LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers.
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 24
Rockets’ to use Second-Youngest Starting Lineup in History vs. Lakers
Per a Friday evening update from ESPN’s Shams Charania, Rockets’ superstar forward Kevin Durant has officially been ruled out for Game 3. Durant missed the opener against the Lakers with a knee contusion picked up in practice over the last week, but was then able to make his way back for Game 2.
Alperen Sengun News / Larry Brown Sports / April 24
Rockets could make shocking move if they lose in first round to the Lakers
The Houston Rockets are currently down 0-3 to the Los Angeles Lakers, and a lot may be riding on what happens from here.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 24
Critical Home Stand Will Decide Series For The Rockets
The Houston Rockets have limped out to an 0-2 start to the postseason with little to point to in terms of positives so far. They've been outschemed and have struggled against the Los Angeles Lakers' role players on both sides of the ball.
NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 24
Rockets vs. Lakers: Two Things to Watch in Game 3
The Houston Rockets are in desperation mode entering Game 3 of their first-round series. Their set of road games in Los Angeles went as poorly as anyone could have imagined, losing to the Lakers in ugly fashion.
Kendrick Perkins News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 24
Kendrick Perkins calls out ‘pile of s**t’ Rockets in Lakers series
The Houston Rockets face a pivotal Game 3 against the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night, trailing 0-2 in their first-round playoff series, as former NBA player Kendrick Perkins delivered a harsh assessment of Houston’s performance.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 24
It’s Not Rocket Science; the Houston Rockets Must Shoot Better to Win Game 3
The Houston Rockets have had to wait two days to get back on the court after another disappointing loss to the Los Angeles Lakers in their first-round matchup.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 24
No, Rockets' Jabari Smith Jr. Didn't Single out Kevin Durant
The Houston Rockets have lost four consecutive games against the Los Angeles Lakers, dating back to the regular season. The Rockets did manage to pull out a victory on Christmas Day, in a rather convincing fashion, might I add.
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?
Tari Eason News / Hoops Wire / April 22
Rockets running into same issues that ended their season last year
The Rockets made their big swing last summer, acquiring Kevin Durant in hopes of fixing an offense that sputtered in the 2025 playoffs. So far, the results haven’t followed.
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