The Houston Rockets' opening round postseason series against the Los Angeles Lakers was one that was believed to swing heavily in the Rockets' favor. At least before the start of the series. Projections and predictions don't always hold true. Because they are made before the fact. As we now know, the series went in an entirely different direction. So much that the Rockets fell to an 0-3 hole and nearly got swept. They were able to storm back and stave off a sweep, winning both games 4 and 5, both on the road and at their home arena. The Rockets were believed to have the ultimate advantage, by way of Alperen Sengun, Houston’s two-time All-Star. Sengun's offensive repertoire figured to be too much for Los Angeles Lakers big man Deandre Ayton, who is far from a defensive enforcer. In fact, Ayton has received criticism for not even playing hard on both ends of the floor on each possession. In his matchup against Sengun, he was largely effective. In fact, he outplayed Sengun.…