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Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers: lineups, injury reports (4/26)
TL;DR
The Houston Rockets are facing elimination against the Los Angeles Lakers, trailing 3-0 in the playoff series. Coach Ime Udoka aims to rally his team to avoid a first-round sweep at home.
Key points
- Houston Rockets trail 3-0 in playoff series
- Ime Udoka is the head coach of the Rockets
- Only four teams have come back from a 3-0 playoff deficit
- Rockets need offensive continuity to win
- Lakers have set up strong defenses throughout the series
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It's win-or-go-home time for the Houston Rockets. Ime Udoka's team is currently trailing the Los Angeles Lakers 3-0, leaving them on the verge of a humbling sweep at the hands of JJ Redick's team. Houston is facing seemingly insurmountable odds. Only four teams in league history have fought back from a 3-0 start to a playoff series to earn a game seven. All four fell at the final hurdle. Still, Udoka will demand more from his roster heading into Sunday's game, if for no other reason than to avoid the calamity of being swept in the first round.
However, if the Rockets want to secure a win on their home floor, they must find some offensive continuity. The Lakers have been setting up roadblocks throughout the series. Houston needs to create somewhat of a rhythm on the offensive end if it's going to get the best out of its talented roster.
Records, standing, and streaks
The Rockets came into this series with the No. 5 seed in the Western Conference, while the Lakers have the No. 4 seed.
Apr 18, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka watches in the first half against the Los Angeles Lakers during game one of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
This is Game 4, and Los Angeles holds a 3-0 series lead.
Q&A
What is the current playoff series score between the Rockets and Lakers?
The Los Angeles Lakers lead the series against the Houston Rockets 3-0.
Who is the head coach of the Houston Rockets?
Ime Udoka is the head coach of the Houston Rockets.
How many teams have come back from a 3-0 playoff deficit in NBA history?
Only four teams in NBA history have come back from a 3-0 playoff deficit to force a game seven.
What do the Rockets need to improve to win against the Lakers?
The Rockets need to find offensive continuity and create a rhythm to compete effectively against the Lakers.