Was Game 4 an anomaly or have the Rockets figured out the Lakers?

"Houston Rockets Pull Off Dominant Defensive Effort in Game 4 Victory Over Lakers. The Houston Rockets continued their impressive postseason run on Sunday, handing the Los Angeles Lakers a crushing defeat in Game 4. Behind their stifling defense, which has been a hallmark of their success all season, the Rockets held the Lakers to a dismal shooting performance. With the Rockets' defense ranked sixth in the league for the regular season, it was no surprise to see them shut down the Lakers' offense, but the extent of their dominance will be a major concern for the Lakers heading into their next matchup."

HOUSTON — To see the Lakers struggle offensively as much as they did in Sunday’s Game 4 loss to the Rockets wasn’t surprising. As coach JJ Redick reminded reporters, the Rockets had been a top-10 defensive team the entire 2025-26 season, finishing at No. 6 in defensive rating for the regular season.  Houston Rockets guard...