US EditionAmen Thompson Sparks Rockets' 115-96 Rout to Stave Off Elimination Against Lakers
Amen Thompson scored 23 points and Houston’s starting lineup all reached double figures as the Rockets forced Game 5.
- On Sunday, the Houston Rockets avoided elimination in the Western Conference playoff series by routing the Los Angeles Lakers 115-96 in Game 4, with Amen Thompson scoring 23 points and Tari Eason adding 20.
- The Lakers struggled with ball security, committing 24 turnovers in their worst performance of the series, while LeBron James managed only 10 points on 2-of-9 shooting after scoring 19, 28 and 29 in the first three games.
- Deandre Ayton scored 19 points and grabbed 10 rebounds before officials ejected him for a flagrant foul 2 on Alperen Sengun in the third quarter; the Lakers maintain a 3-1 series lead.
- Houston secured the victory despite Kevin Durant missing his third consecutive game with an ankle injury, as Lakers coach JJ Redick cleared the bench with about 7 minutes remaining.
- Game 5 is Wednesday night in Los Angeles, offering the Lakers another chance to clinch the series as injured guards Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic continue working toward return.
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Being against the ropes, the best version of the Rockets was seen despite not having Kevin Durant. Enjoying a 3-0, Lakers were seen knowing of their advantage and whose attack was far from what they saw in the previous games. Still without Austin Reaves, who is close to coming back, and without Luka Doncic, they were beaten in Houston (115-96) and could not close their first round qualifier. First 'match ball' that escapes them.
NBA: Rockets rout Lakers, stave off elimination, playoff series now 3-1
HOUSTON — Amen Thompson scored 23 points, Tari Eason added 20 and the Houston Rockets avoided elimination with a 115-96 rout of the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 4 of the Western Conference playoff series Sunday night. Game 5 is Wednesday night in Los Angeles. The Rockets got their first win in the series after falling into an 0-3 hole despite missing Kevin Durant for a third game thanks to a balanced scoring attack. Durant sat out a second straigh…
Rockets Keep Historic Dream Alive as Series Odds Double After Game 4 Win Over Lakers
The Houston Rockets kept their postseason alive with a 115-96 win over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 4 of their Western Conference first-round series. Facing a 3-0 deficit entering the night, Houston delivered its most complete performance of the series to avoid elimination and force a Game 5. The result comes at a critical point in the series, with no team in NBA history having completed a comeback from a 3-0 deficit. While the Rockets remain …
Amen Thompson stars as Rockets avoid elimination with convincing win against Lakers
The Houston Rockets secured a dominant 115-96 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 4 of their playoff series. Amen Thompson led the Rockets with 23 points. The team's strong defense and balanced offense proved too much for the Lakers. Despite this win, the Lakers maintain a 3-1 series lead. The series continues with Game 5 in Los Angeles.
The Los Angeles Lakers were no match for a desperate Houston, who, even without Kevin Durant, managed to get their first win in the series and cut the deficit to 1:3.
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