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Kevin Durant improving but Game 4 status vs. Lakers unclear as Rockets face elimination, Udoka says

Kevin Durant improving but Game 4 status vs. Lakers unclear as Rockets face elimination, Udoka says

Houston coach Ime Udoka says injured star Kevin Durant is doing better but his status for Game 4 against the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night is still unclear with the Rockets facing elimination
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Rockets fall apart, fall into 0-3 hole to Lakers

Rockets fall apart, fall into 0-3 hole to Lakers

Ime Udoka went in on his team after this loss.
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Lakers vs. Rockets Game 4 Preview: Looking for a sweep

Lakers vs. Rockets Game 4 Preview: Looking for a sweep

The Lakers look to throw the final punch on the Rockets and close out the series on Sunday.
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Ime Udoka Criticizes Rockets After Overtime Loss to Lakers in Game 3

Ime Udoka Criticizes Rockets After Overtime Loss to Lakers in Game 3

Ime Udoka Criticizes Rockets After Overtime Loss to Lakers in Game 3
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Ime Udoka Criticizes Houston Rockets After Game 3 Collapse Against Lakers

Ime Udoka Criticizes Houston Rockets After Game 3 Collapse Against Lakers

Ime Udoka Criticizes Houston Rockets After Game 3 Collapse Against Lakers
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James makes tying 3 as Lakers storm back late, win in OT and take a 3-0 series lead over the Rockets

James makes tying 3 as Lakers storm back late, win in OT and take a 3-0 series lead over the Rockets

LeBron James scored 29 points, including a tying 3-pointer with 13 seconds left in regulation, Marcus Smart had eight points in overtime and the Los Angeles Lakers took advantage of a Houston Rockets team missing Kevin Durant for a 112-108 win Friday night to take a 3-0 lead in the Western Conference first-round series
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Rockets' Alperen Sengun Delivers Impressive Performance Despite Playoff Loss

Rockets' Alperen Sengun Delivers Impressive Performance Despite Playoff Loss

Rockets' Alperen Sengun Delivers Impressive Performance Despite Playoff Loss
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Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers Game 4 preview

Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers Game 4 preview

Originally, I figured that the most 2026 Houston Rockets thing that could happen is what happened in Game 3: take a sizable lead into the final moments and blow the game, culminating in an overtime loss. The poor play in clutch situations has defined this team, and their 20+ blown fourth quarter leads this year […]
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Lakers vs. Rockets Game 3 Preview: Does Houston have a counter?

Lakers vs. Rockets Game 3 Preview: Does Houston have a counter?

The Lakers look to take a commanding 3-0 lead against the Rockets on Friday.
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Houston Rockets Struggle in Playoffs as Coach Ime Udoka Faces Tactical Challenges

Houston Rockets Struggle in Playoffs as Coach Ime Udoka Faces Tactical Challenges

Houston Rockets Struggle in Playoffs as Coach Ime Udoka Faces Tactical Challenges
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Friday's NBA matchups: Spurs-Blazers, Lakers-Rockets, Celtics-76ers in Game 3s

Friday's NBA matchups: Spurs-Blazers, Lakers-Rockets, Celtics-76ers in Game 3s

A trio of Game 3s await in the NBA on Friday night, with Boston going to Philadelphia, the Los Angeles Lakers going to Houston and San Antonio going to Portland
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Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers Game 3 preview

Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers Game 3 preview

Can someone explain to me how the Houston Rockets are 9.5-point favorites tonight in Game 3 against the Los Angeles Lakers? Sure, I get that the game is in Houston. The Rockets are in desperation mode after dropping the first two games in LA. Role players almost always play better at home than on the […]