The Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Houston Rockets in Game 4, marking their first loss in their first-round playoff series. The Rockets were the more aggressive and aggressive team, winning 115-96. The Lakers struggled to generate offense, shooting 50% from the field but only making 5 of their 22 3-point attempts. Deandre Ayton and Rui Hachimura were the only Lakers who found rhythm in the game, while LeBron James finished with 10 points and 9 assists. The series will return to Los Angeles for Game 5, with the Lakers leading 3-1.