Rockets’ young core extends series with Lakers after finally showing some fight

HOUSTON — After the Houston Rockets completed shootaround on Sunday morning — potentially their final one of the season — Alperen Şengün knew he needed to try something different.At that point, the Rockets knew star forward Kevin Durant would be sidelined for Game 4 and most likely longer after being diagnosed with a bone bruise in his left ankle. The team needed a rallying cry to keep them motivated despite falling into a stunning 0-3 hole in their first-round series against the Los Angeles Lakers.Advertisement