Overview
- The Lakers, following Friday's 112-108 overtime win at Toyota Center, moved up 3-0 in their first-round series.
- LeBron James forced overtime with a steal and game-tying three with about 13 seconds left, finishing with 29 points and 13 rebounds.
- Marcus Smart had 21 points and 10 assists with eight in overtime, Rui Hachimura scored 22 with 16 in the first quarter, and Rockets center Alperen Sengun posted 33 points and 16 rebounds.
- Houston again played without Kevin Durant due to a left ankle injury, while the Lakers remained without Luka Doncic with a hamstring strain and Austin Reaves with an oblique strain.
- Game 4 stays in Houston with Los Angeles one win from a sweep, a result that is historically common for teams that lead a best-of-seven series 3-0.