The Los Angeles Lakers suffered their first loss in the playoff series against the Houston Rockets, falling 115-96 in Game 4. The Rockets, playing without Kevin Durant, displayed urgency and aggression, while the Lakers struggled offensively, only making 5 of 22 three-point attempts and committing 24 turnovers. LeBron James had a subpar performance with 10 points and 8 turnovers, while Amen Thompson led the Rockets with 23 points. The series heads back to Los Angeles, with the Lakers leading 3-1.
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