Rockets Lose Game One, Need Fix for Game Two

Rockets Lose Game One, Need Fix for Game Two

Author: The Daily News Now! April 20, 2026 Duration: 1:19
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The Houston Rockets suffered a tough loss in Game one against the Los Angeles Lakers, struggling to find their rhythm against the Lakers tough defense and sharp shooting. Role players like Luke Kennard and Rui Hachimura shone, while LeBron James dominated the offense. The Rockets stars, Amen Thompson and Alperen Şengün, played timidly, missing easy shots and failing to create for others. Tari Eason was the only bright spot, but the teams offense sputtered compared to the Lakers hot night. The Rockets now head into practice mode to improve their execution and bounce back in Game two.

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