# ROCKETS SQUAD SHOW: Rockets Go DOWN 0-2 Vs Lakers | Can Kevin Durant & Ime Udoka FIX The Offense!?

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Podcast: [Locked On Rockets - Daily Podcast On The Houston Rockets](https://stenobird.com/podcast/main-feed-579535)
Published: 2026-04-23T01:05:12+00:00
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## Resource

Houston Rockets fall behind 0-2 to the Los Angeles Lakers as Kevin Durant’s return isn’t enough to spark a win at Crypto.com Arena. Can Ime Udoka’s squad overcome playoff nerves, shooting woes, and the absence of key veterans like Fred VanVleet to get back in the series? Stan Norfleet, Jackson Gatlin, Ryan Hollins, and Brandon Scott break down the Rockets’ frustrating offensive execution, Alperen Sengun’s struggles as a secondary playmaker, and the Lakers’ strategic advantages with Marcus Smart and Rui Hachimura stepping up. The crew debates whether youth or roster construction is to blame for Houston’s struggles, what adjustments could unlock shots for Jabari Smith Jr. and Reed Sheppard, and which unsung role players must step up at home. Can Toyota Center energy fuel a turnaround, or are veterans like LeBron James and Deandre Ayton simply too much for these Rockets to handle?

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