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In the latest mock draft, the Rockets walk away with an elite rim-protector and shot-blocking big man, drafting Ugonna Onyenso in the second round, with the 52ndpick. Onyenso has a great blend of size, with his 7-foot frame and stature, and shot-blocking ability.
LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers have completely flipped the odds in their first-round series with the Houston Rockets, going from +500 underdogs to -135
The Houston Rockets are about to experience the longest 48 hours of their season. Everyone who doubted this team will do a victory lap for the next two days. Every
LeBron James had 28 points, eight rebounds and seven assists, and the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers outlasted the Houston Rockets for a 101-94 victory and a stunning 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series.
After the Game 2 victory, Marcus Smart highlighted the key to the Los Angeles Lakers navigating Houston Rockets' pressure and pace.
Kendrick Perkins blasts Rockets as “dumbest” and “most selfish” team after Game 2 loss puts Houston in 0-2 playoff hole
ESPN NBA analyst Kendrick Perkins didn't hold back following the Houston Rockets' 101-94 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers in the second game of their first-round Western Conference series. With the loss,
During his time suiting up for the Rockets, Beverley wore only jersey Nos. 12 and 2 and put up 9.3 points, 4.1 rebounds, 3.4 assists, and 1.3 steals per game.
The Lakers backed up their dominance with another controlled performance, securing a 101–94 victory in Game 2 against the Rockets..
NBA playoffs picks, predictions, odds, TV channel, how to watch, stream Houston Rockets vs Los Angeles Lakers NBA playoff game on April 24, 2026.
The Los Angeles Lakers host the Houston Rockets in the Western Conference first round with a 1-0 lead in the series. The teams meet for the fifth time this season.
A failure of roster construction, utilization and bad luck has left Houston without enough reliable shooters to make Los Angeles pay for its double-teams.
The Houston Rockets biggest issue all season is the main reason they are down 0-2 and on the verge of an embarrassing exit from the playoffs.