How to watch Los Angeles Lakers vs. Houston Rockets, Game 4: TV, live stream for Sunday's NBA playoff game
The Lakers are up 3-0. Will the Rockets show some fight, or will LeBron James and company close out the series?
This has been the most surprising series of the first round. Rather than being about what it lacks — no Luka Doncic or Austin Reaves for the Lakers, Kevin Durant has played in just one of the three games — it has been about guys stepping up in the biggest moments... or not stepping up.
LeBron James has turned back the clock, taken on the role of the Lakers' primary shot creator and scorer again, and has thrived. Marcus Smart has played like the Defensive Player of the Year version of himself from four years ago. Luke Kennard is showing everyone he is the best shooter in the NBA not named Curry, plus he can do more than just shoot.
JJ Redick has silenced his coaching critics, and the Lakers' role players are all being put in good positions and then stepping up. It's been the opposite in Houston, where, as a team, they are shooting under 40%, their offense just looks clunky, and a frustrated Ime Udoka is calling out his team. Can the Rockets turn things around at home and extend their season?
We're going to find out. See below for additional information on the Knicks-Hawks game and how to watch the 2026 NBA Playoffs on NBC and Peacock. How to watch Lakers vs.
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