The Houston Rockets avoided a first-round series sweep against the Los Angeles Lakers and defended home court in Game 4 with a resounding 115-96 win at Toyota Center on Sunday night.  The Rockets extended the series at least one more game and avoided complete embarrassment at home. This Game 4 performance from Houston demonstrated what was expected out of the team at the beginning of the series with their athleticism and defense.  While history says it might be too little, too late, the Rockets got in the win column. All five Rockets starters got in double digits, and Amen Thompson was the leading scorer with 23 points, four rebounds, and seven assists.  Here are three takeaways from the game.  Forcing Turnovers Leading to Offense Apr 26, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets guard/forward Amen Thompson (1) dribbles the ball during the first quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers during game four of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center.…