ROCKETS DOMINATE THE LAKERS TO AVOID THE FIRST ROUND SWEEP!

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1. LakerTom says

   April 27, 2026 at 8:01 am

   Lakers might need Reaves back at least to close this out in Game 5. They got crazy shooting variance in Games 1 and 2, then the bonkers comeback in Game 3. The shooting variance has swung the other way in Game 4, but the Rockets also look way more comfortable on both ends.

   — Sam Quinn (@SamQuinnCBS) April 27, 2026

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2. LakerTom says

   April 27, 2026 at 8:02 am

   I would tend to believe the Lakers are feeing better about Austin Reaves’ chances of being available for Game 5 in LA on Wednesday.

   He has not had any setbacks over the last week, as the team has been comfortable easing him and not rushing him back with how this series has gone.

   — Brett Siegel (@BrettSiegelNBA) April 27, 2026

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3. LakerTom says

   April 27, 2026 at 8:03 am

   “Just a little bit of lackadaisical from us. Shots weren’t falling early, we was getting to the rim, a lot of contact, wasn’t getting the calls. It played a part, but will be alright. It’s part of it. We’ve been playing our asses off for the last 3 to 4 games. So, we understand,… pic.twitter.com/yrECAr7jUG

   — 𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐩𝑮𝒐𝒍𝒅 (@PurpGoldLakers) April 27, 2026

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4. LakerTom says

   April 27, 2026 at 8:26 am

   Final: Rockets 115, Lakers 96

   LA is blown out to make this a 3-1 series. Houston led for 80% of the game after LA led for 80% of each of the first three games. Their 24 turnovers were killers. Houston has generated momentum over the past six quarters.

   Up next: Game 5 on Weds.

   — Jovan Buha (@jovanbuha) April 27, 2026

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