With Kevin Durant’s Game 5 Status Official, These Three Rockets Will Need to Step Up Again to Stay Alive vs. Lakers

With the Rockets’ season on the brink, who must step up to survive Game 5 against the Lakers without Kevin Durant?

Jabari Smith Jr. believes Rockets are better than Lakers despite 3-1 deficit

Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. is confident that they can eliminate the Los Angeles Lakers in their first-round matchup.

Is Austin Reaves playing tonight? Lakers vs. Rockets 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 5 injury report

Will Austin Reaves suit up for the Lakers during Game 5 of their series against the Rockets on Wednesday night?
Rockets Wire

Houston Rockets jersey history No. 12 - Steven Adams (2024-26)

During his time suiting up for the Rockets, Adams wore only jersey No. 12 and put up 4.6 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game.

Zach Lowe expresses uncertainty on Ime Udoka’s Rockets future

The Rockets' struggles throughout the 2026 NBA playoffs could mean that head coach Ime Udoka will soon be on the hot seat.
Total Pro Sports

Houston Rockets Could Explore Blockbuster Move Involving Alperen Sengun, but There’s One Catch

Alperen Sengun emerges as trade centerpiece as Rockets consider blockbuster move for Giannis Antetokounmpo amid playoff struggles.

How The Rockets Can Extend Their Season One More Game

The Rockets need to start fast against the Lakers to try force a Game 6 after the early deficit.
Yardbarker

Lakers' Luke Kennard, Marcus Smart Fined Following Rockets' Game 4 Victory

Game 4 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals matchup between the Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Lakers got rather testy, to put it politely. Rockets center Alperen Sengun took an elbow to the head from Lakers center Deandre Ayton,