The Los Angeles Lakers enjoy a 3-0 lead in the first-round playoff matchup against the Rockets. If Houston wants to force Game 5, they need to win. The good news is the Rockets are at home.

The Lakers will also be shorthanded, playing without franchise guard Luka Doncic, who is out with a hamstring injury.

The Lakers play the Rockets in Game 4 of their first-round NBA Playoff matchup on April 26.

The Rockets are favored by 4.5. The over/under is 207.5

It's hard to get motivated when you're down 3-0. It happens, but I think this is the end of the road for the Rockets. Prediction: Lakers 110, Rockets 99

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