It’s win-or-go-home time for the Houston Rockets. Ime Udoka’s team is currently trailing the Los Angeles Lakers 3-0, leaving them on the verge of a humbling sweep at the hands of JJ Redick’s team. Houston is facing seemingly insurmountable odds. Only four teams in league history have fought back from a 3-0 start to a playoff series to earn a game seven. All four fell at the final hurdle. Still, Udoka will demand more from his roster heading into Sunday’s game, if for no other reason than to avoid the calamity of being swept in the first round.
However, if the Rockets want to secure a win on their home floor, they must find some offensive continuity. The Lakers have been setting up roadblocks throughout the series. Houston needs to create somewhat of a rhythm on the offensive end if it’s going to get the best out of its talented roster.
Records, standing, and streaks
The Rockets came into this series with the No. 5 seed in the Western Conference, while the Lakers have the No. 4 seed.
This is Game 4, and Los Angeles holds a 3-0 series lead.
What happened in Game 2?
Houston lost to the Lakers (112-108) at home.
Injuries
For Los Angeles, Luka Doncic (left hamstring strain) is out and Austin Reaves (left oblique muscle strain) is questionable.
For Houston, Fred VanVleet (ACL repair) is out, Steven Adams (left ankle surgery) is out and Kevin Durant (left ankle sprain) is questionable.
Probable starting lineups – Houston
Probable starting lineups – Los Angeles
Here’s when you should tune in to see the game:
This article originally appeared on Rockets Wire: Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers: lineups, injury reports (4/26)
Reporting by Adam Taylor, Rockets Wire / Rockets Wire
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