Lakers face historic collapse against Rockets after 3-0 lead slips
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Updated · CBS Sports · Apr 30
Lakers face historic collapse against Rockets after 3-0 lead slips
5 articles · Updated · CBS Sports · Apr 30
Los Angeles have shot 12 of 49 from three and 63% at the rim in Games 4 and 5, as Houston's defence tightened and the Lakers remained without Luka Doncic.
The Rockets have attempted 69 more field goals across five games, using offensive rebounding, athleticism and a shorter rotation to seize momentum despite Kevin Durant largely being absent.
LeBron James and Austin Reaves now must revive an offence that thrived early on hot shooting, or the Lakers risk becoming the first NBA team to lose a playoff series after leading 3-0.
Can JJ Redick's coaching save the Lakers from a historic collapse against Houston's surging defense?
Is LeBron's experience enough to stop the Rockets from making NBA history with a 3-0 comeback?