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Udoka gives team powerful message | Sporting News Horace Shivers

27 MINS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Kevin Durant pulls ridiculous move he should have left in Phoenix Kevin Durant not being present on the Rockets' bench for their Game 3 loss versus the Lakers was a bad look we would have seen in Phoenix.

31 MINS AGO • VALLEYOFTHESUNS.COM

Kevin Durant improving but Game 4 status vs. Lakers unclear as Rockets face elimination, Udoka says

Houston coach Ime Udoka says injured star Kevin Durant is doing better but his status for Game 4 against the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night is still unclear with the Rockets fa...

45 MINS AGO • Associated Press

Kevin Durant - Officially questionable for Game 4 Durant (ankle) is listed as questionable for Game 4 of the Western Conference first-round series against the Lakers.

Impact Durant continues to receive treatment on his left-ankle sprain. While the Rockets are one game away from elimination, head coach Ime Udoka indicated that wouldn't be a factor in determining whether or not the multi-time All-Star would suit up for Game 4. If Durant can't get on the floor Sunday, Reed Sheppard is expected to remain in the starting lineup.

48 MINS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Lakers' Bronny James stuns with stat vs Rockets bench in Game 3 | Sporting News Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James posts a shocking stat against the Houston Rockets' bench in Game 3.

1 HOUR AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Kevin Durant - Game 4 status unknown Durant (ankle) received more treatment Saturday, although his status is still unknown for Game 4 of the Western Conference first-round series against the Lakers, Will Guillory of T...

Impact Durant's status for Game 4 remains a mystery. With the Rockets one game away from elimination, head coach Ime Udoka indicated that wouldn't be a factor in determining whether or not the multi-time All-Star will be back on the floor Sunday. If Durant remains sidelined, Reed Sheppard is expected to remain in the starting lineup.

1 HOUR AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ime Udoka delivers two-word message to Rockets after Game 3 collapse vs. Lakers | Sporting News Houston is now just one loss away from being eliminated in the first round of the playoffs for a second straight season.

1 HOUR AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Knicks have every reason to root for the Rockets to make NBA history The Knicks better hope the Rockets do their darnedest to erase their 3-0 series whole against the Lakers, and it's all because of Giannis An...

2 HOURS AGO • DAILYKNICKS.COM

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2 HOURS AGO • FOX SPORTS

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"We're still warriors" - Alperen Sengun defies history after the Rockets suffer a "1 in 1,713" playoff heartbreak Alperen Sengun reacts to a historic 1,713-to-1 collapse that has the Houston Rockets staring at a 3-0 sweep by the Lakers.

2 HOURS AGO • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

JJ Redick's difficult Lakers confession made Ime Udoka's night look even worse There are two ways to diagnose how the Los Angeles Lakers pulled off a win in Game 3 over the Houston Rockets. You either think the Rockets...

2 HOURS AGO • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Rockets are facing an unavoidable Kevin Durant reality The Houston Rockets trail 0-3 against an undermanned Los Angeles Lakers team, exposing deeper flaws that Kevin Durant can't fix.

3 HOURS AGO • HOOPSHABIT.COM

What Reed Sheppard Said About His Brutal Turnover After Ime Udoka Criticism of Rockets' Collapse Sheppard gave up a critical turnover in the final minute of regulation during the Rockets’ Game 3 loss to the Lakers.

3 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Rockets finally realize what Suns have known all along about Josh Okogie Josh Okogie not playing for the Rockets when it really matters is exactly why the Suns were fine with him leaving when he did.

3 HOURS AGO • VALLEYOFTHESUNS.COM

Timberwolves may now be thankful they didn't get their 'dream' first-round matchup The Lakers looked like the easy first-round matchup, but may instead sweep the Rockets.

4 HOURS AGO • DUNKINGWITHWOLVES.COM

Lakers Hand Rockets One of the Most Embarrassing Records in NBA Playoff History The Los Angeles Lakers did not play their best basketball in Game 3. They were sloppy, got outrebounded, had 21 turnovers and trailed by six...

4 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Rockets are learning dire Kevin Durant lesson Suns already knew Kevin Durant’s injury is coming at the worst possible time for the Rockets.

4 HOURS AGO • SPACECITYSCOOP.COM

JJ Redick pinpoints how Lakers seized a stunning Game 3 heist vs Rockets The Los Angeles Lakers showed the mental toughness of a champion on Friday night in Houston, pulling off an improbable overtime victory over...

4 HOURS AGO • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Bronny James quietly outplayed the entire Rockets team in crucial area of Game 3 The Houston Rockets never stood a chance.

6 HOURS AGO • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

"We don't have the luxury of being passive or complacent" – LeBron James details the Lakers' mindest need to sweep the Rockets LeBron James details the Lakers' mindset needed for Game 4.

7 HOURS AGO • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Ime Udoka calls out Rockets after blowing Game 3 lead vs the Lakers | Sporting News They had everything to win.

7 HOURS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

"Grow up, you're not young anymore" - Ime Udoka rips the Rockets after epic Game 3 collapse Ime Udoka threw his team under the bus after an epic Game 3 collapse.

10 HOURS AGO • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Deadspin | NBA roundup: Lakers rally for OT win, 3-0 lead on Rockets Deadspin | NBA roundup: Lakers rally for OT win, 3-0 lead on Rockets

11 HOURS AGO • DEADSPIN.COM

James and the Lakers look to clinch series against Houston

The Los Angeles Lakers look to clinch the Western Conference first round over the Houston Rockets in game four

13 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

3 Takeaways From an Inspired Game 3 Win for Lakers Over Rockets Coming into Friday’s Game 3 matchup against the Houston Rockets, the Los Angeles Lakers were sporting a 2-0 lead and looking to take a comma...

13 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

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Kevin Durant improving but Game 4 status vs. Lakers unclear as Rockets face elimination, Udoka says

2025-26 NBA Playoff Odds: Spreads, Lines for First-Round Series

James and the Lakers look to clinch series against Houston