AT THE HALF: Rockets lead Lakers 56-47 in must-win Game 4
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By Joel Reyes
The Houston Rockets entered the halftime break with a 56-47 lead over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 4 of their first-round series in the 2026 Western Conference Playoffs on Monday (PH time) at Toyota Center.
Needing a victory to avoid elimination, the Rockets came out firing in the opening quarter, building a 26-21 advantage after the first 12 minutes of play.
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The Rockets extended their lead to double digits early in the second quarter before the Lakers unleashed a 10-3 run to cut the deficit to three points.
Houston finished the half strong, though, ending the second quarter on a 15-9 run to grab a 9-point advantage heading into the break.
Alperen Sengun led the Rockets with 14 points. Amen Thompson and Reed Sheppard added 11 and 10 points, respectively.
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Deandre Ayton paced the Lakers with 15 points and 8 rebounds. LeBron James added 8 points on 1-of-4 shooting from the field. He made all six of his free-throw attempts.
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The Rockets' defense in this game is clearly much better than before, and the Lakers have also made many turnovers. The Rockets really have a good chance to strive for victory in this game.2 days agoReply
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