The Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets meet Sunday for Game 4 of their first-round playoff series, with the Lakers holding a commanding 3–0 lead after a dramatic overtime comeback in Game 3.

Los Angeles has taken full control of the series, opening with a 107–98 Game 1 win and a 101–94 Game 2 victory, before pulling off a stunning 112–108 overtime comeback in Game 3.

The Lakers erased a six-point deficit in the final 30 seconds of regulation, with LeBron James finishing with 29 points and 13 rebounds and key contributions from Marcus Smart to seal the win.

For Houston, this is now an elimination scenario after a devastating collapse in Game 3. The Rockets were led by Alperen Şengün (33 points, 16 rebounds) and had control late before turnovers and defensive breakdowns allowed the Lakers to force overtime and take over the game. The loss dropped Houston into a 3–0 hole, something no team in NBA history has ever overcome, putting massive pressure on a young roster heading into Sunday.

Game 4 now becomes about survival for the Rockets, while the Lakers have a chance to complete the sweep and advance, riding momentum, clutch execution, and a clear edge in late-game composure.

This is a great NBA matchup that you will not want to miss; make sure to tune in and catch all the action.

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