The Houston Rockets have been able to successfully stave off defeat against the Los Angeles Lakers in two consecutive games, both at home and on the road. Game 6 is set for Friday, back at home for the Rockets at the Toyota Center. Just how did the Rockets get there? In Game 4, the Rockets blew the Lakers out, with a 115-96 victory. The Rockets took the court with a level of desperation, with their backs against the wall and didn’t fold. The team took on the persona of their head coach, Ime Udoka, who is scrappy and hard-nosed and doesn’t back down. Udoka preaches toughness and internal fortitude all the time. Especially after losses. So much that he’s drawn scrutiny and criticism, particularly from the Rockets’ fanbase, who have grown weary of his approach and have desired more, in terms of X’s and O’s. But that was a home game for a team trying to avoid being swept and embarrassed in front of loyal fans. Game 5 figured to be much tougher.…