
LeBron James admitted to his poor performance and turnovers in the Lakers' 115-96 Game 4 loss to the Rockets, stating, 'It started with me.' The Lakers still lead the series 3-1 despite the defeat.
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Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James isnāt going to sugarcoat it, he played a significant role in the team getting blown out by the Houston Rockets in Game 4 on Sunday. James shouldered the blame for the loss after the game, saying the Lakersā struggles āstarted with me, obviously.ā
It was an extremely muted performance for James, who scored 10 points on 2-of-9 shooting in the 115-96 loss. His struggles from the field were one thing, but his game-leading eight turnovers were what stuck with James following the game. "My turnovers were unacceptable,ā he told ESPN.
It was a frustrating performance for most members of the Lakers, who were without both Luka DonÄiÄ and Austin Reaves in the loss. James wasnāt the only member of the team who struggled, with both Marcus Smart and Luke Kennard going 3-of-8 from the field.
The one Lakers player who stepped up in the contest didnāt make it to the fourth quarter. Center Deandre put up 19 points before he was ejected in the third quarter after elbowing Alperen Åengün in the head. After the contest, members of the Lakers and Åengün said they for his actions.
LeBron James took responsibility for the Lakers' loss, saying his performance and turnovers were unacceptable and that it all started with him.
LeBron James had eight turnovers in the Lakers' 115-96 loss to the Rockets.
The Lakers lost to the Rockets 115-96, but they still lead the series 3-1.

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With the loss, the Lakers still lead the series 3-1. Prior to Game 4, Houston has struggled without Kevin Durant, who has missed three of the four games in the series due to two different injuries.
Durantās return would certainly help lift the Rockets moving forward, but pulling off a comeback could be tough. No team has ever rallied back from a 3-0 deficit to win a playoff series in the NBA.
If the Lakers want to keep it that way, the team will need to find a way to pick up the pieces and pull out one more win. Their next opportunity to close out the series will take place Wednesday, when both teams take the court for Game 5.