Lakers and Rockets face off in NBA Playoffs Game 4 with series closeout predicted
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Updated · Yahoo Sports · Apr 26
Lakers and Rockets face off in NBA Playoffs Game 4 with series closeout predicted
13 articles · Updated · Yahoo Sports · Apr 26
Marcus Smart has averaged 28.6 points plus assists over the first three games, starting four straight since returning from injury.
The Lakers lead the series 3-0 and are expected to eliminate the Rockets, who are struggling after losing a late lead in Game 3.
Analysts predict the Lakers will secure the sweep, with betting trends favoring a high-scoring game and highlighting the Rockets’ dysfunction this postseason.
Is Marcus Smart's historic performance enough to carry the injured Lakers through the entire playoffs?
Why did nearly every expert initially predict a Rockets victory over the now-dominant Lakers?
With no team ever overcoming a 3-0 deficit, is Houston fighting for a win or just for pride?
At 41, is LeBron James's heavy workload a sign of Lakers' strength or a warning of future burnout?
Can a coach’s public criticism truly inspire a team on the brink of elimination?