NBA Playoffs: Lakers Lead Rockets

Lakers head coach JJ Redick praised his team's defensive intensity, which has effectively neutralized the Rockets' high-powered attack.

Kevin Durant admitted that the Lakers' current defensive version is the best he has seen all season.

The Rockets, described by some analysts as the 'dumbest team' in the playoffs, are now facing a formidable deficit as the series shifts to Houston.

Meanwhile, the San Antonio Spurs are dealing with a major blow after star center Victor Wembanyama entered the league's concussion protocol following a hard fall.