After dropping the first two games of their first-round series against the Los Angeles Lakers, the Houston Rockets found themselves up 101-95 in Game 3 with 30 seconds to go and possession. This was their chance to get win on the board and build momentum. In that moment, ESPN gave the Rockets a 96.6% win probability , and it wasn't anything miraculous. Alperen Şengün put up 33 points, 16 rebounds, six assists and three steals, while Amen Thompson and Jabari Smith Jr. combined for 50 points, 17 rebounds and four steals. Houston outscored Los Angeles 49-38 in the second half. What was miraculous was the Rockets' collapse, turning the ball over on two straight possessions to gift the Lakers a 6-0 run. They'd force overtime and go on to win, up 3-0. The season is practically over for Houston, as no team has recovered from such a deficit in NBA playoff history. There are so many people to blame for this first-round series, but head coach Ime Udoka was extremely vocal toward his team after Game 3 on Friday.…