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Why Rockets’ Ime Udoka loved Reed Sheppard’s Game 4 fight after previous struggles vs. Lakers

On Sunday evening, the Houston Rockets picked up their first win of the playoffs with a Game 4 blowout victory over the Los Angeles Lakers to stave off elimination and send the series back to Los Angeles. The Rockets were once again playing without Kevin Durant in this one, but it mattered not, as Houston […] The post Why Rockets’ Ime Udoka loved Reed Sheppard’s Game 4 fight after previous struggles vs. Lakers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers’ LeBron James reaches historic playoff milestone that easily clears Kareem, Michael Jordan

On Sunday night, the Los Angeles Lakers dropped their first game of the postseason with an ugly 115-96 loss to the Houston Rockets in Game 4 of their series. The loss extends the series for at least another game and sets up a Game 5 in Los Angeles later this week. It was a rough […] The post Lakers’ LeBron James reaches historic playoff milestone that easily clears Kareem, Michael Jordan appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rockets’ Alperen Sengun jokes about messing up pre-Game 4 motivational speech that saved season

On Sunday evening, the Houston Rockets kept their season alive with a blowout Game 5 win over the Los Angeles Lakers by a score of 115-96. It was a much-needed comfortable win for a Rockets team that had found some unique ways to lose in the first three games of this series. This game marked […] The post Rockets’ Alperen Sengun jokes about messing up pre-Game 4 motivational speech that saved season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Marcus Smart Goes Off on Referee After Controversial Adou Thiero Ejection Sparks More Drama During Lakers-Rockets

Marcus Smart erupts at referee after controversial Adou Thiero ejection during Lakers-Rockets Game 4, intensifying drama as LeBron James' Lakers collapse in playoffs clash.

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Lakers’ Luka Doncic will foot bill for any Adou Thiero fine after controversial ejection

The Los Angeles Lakers were not able to complete the sweep against the Houston Rockets, as they lost 115-96 in Game 4. Though it wasn’t their best performance, it was something else that seemed to bother the Lakers toward the end of the game, and it was the ejection of Adou Thiero. With less than […] The post Lakers’ Luka Doncic will foot bill for any Adou Thiero fine after controversial ejection appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Luka Doncic Makes Classy Gesture After Adou Thiero’s Ejection Against Rockets

Ejections for rookies can be harsh, especially during the NBA Playoffs. Adou Thiero faced a similar situation during the Lakers’ blowout loss to the Rockets. Luckily for Thiero, his teammate Luka Doncic is ready to handle things from here. Game 4 not only saw the Lakers suffer a 115–96 loss to the ...

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Ime Udoka keeps door open for Kevin Durant’s Game 5 return

The Houston Rockets bought Kevin Durant some more time to recover from his ankle injury after taking down the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 4 of their first-round series on Sunday. With their 115-96 win over LA at Toyota Center in Houston, Texas, the Rockets avoided a series sweep and kept alive their hope of … The post Ime Udoka keeps door open for Kevin Durant’s Game 5 return appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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LeBron James suffers an embarrassing low for the first time in his NBA career

LeBron James is an incredible ageless wonder, but he can’t always beat Father Time. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar forward lost one of those battles on Sunday. In Game 4 of the Lakers’ first-round series against the Houston Rockets at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas, James scored just 10 points on 2/9 shooting. He … The post LeBron James suffers an embarrassing low for the first time in his NBA career appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Rockets’ Ime Udoka shares Kevin Durant injury update for Game 5

Fans of the Houston Rockets were deeply concerned when it was announced that Kevin Durant would miss Game 4 against the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday due to a sprained ankle. The Rockets were in a win-or-go-home situation, and they needed Durant, their best player, to suit up. Fortunately, multiple players stepped up, as Houston […] The post Rockets’ Ime Udoka shares Kevin Durant injury update for Game 5 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers’ LeBron James goes off on ‘uncalled for’ move late in Game 4 loss to Rockets

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers will have to wait a few more days before eliminating the Houston Rockets after they lost in Game 4, 115-96, of their first-round series in the playoffs at Toyota Center on Sunday. The Lakers still hold a comfortable lead, 3-1. History is on the side of the Purple […] The post Lakers’ LeBron James goes off on ‘uncalled for’ move late in Game 4 loss to Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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LeBron James Gets Brutally Honest After Lakers’ Game 4 Blowout Loss to Rockets

The Los Angeles Lakers missed their first chance to close out their first-round playoff series, falling 115-96 to the Houston Rockets in Game 4 on Sunday night. The loss cut the series lead to 3-1 and forced a Game 5 back in Los Angeles. Houston controlled the game early and never let go, building a […] The post LeBron James Gets Brutally Honest After Lakers’ Game 4 Blowout Loss to Rockets appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Lakers’ Adou Thiero gets ejected after heated moment late in blowout loss to Rockets

The Los Angeles Lakers failed to take care of business in Game 4 on Sunday, bowing to the Houston Rockets, 115-96, at Toyota Center. The Lakers were gunning for a sweep of their first-round series, but the Rockets lived to see another day. The Lakers struggled to recover after being outscored in the third quarter, […] The post Lakers’ Adou Thiero gets ejected after heated moment late in blowout loss to Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Alperen Sengun’s pregame move that gave Rockets a boost in Game 4

Amen Thompson was showered with applause on Sunday after leading the Houston Rockets past the Los Angeles Lakers, 115-96, in Game 4 of their first-round series in the playoffs at Toyota Center. Thompson was impressive on both ends of the floor, displaying his energy, relentlessness, and athleticism to stay alive in the best-of-seven matchup. He […] The post Alperen Sengun’s pregame move that gave Rockets a boost in Game 4 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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