The Houston Rockets’ first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers has not gone as expected whatsoever. Houston was favored entering this matchup given the injuries to Los Angeles, but it’s the Lakers who shockingly took a commanding 3-0 series lead.  While the Rockets finally shot well and dominated the Lakers in Game 4 at home to get in the win column, they’ve dug themselves into a hole that no NBA team has ever been able to get out of. That is to overcome a 3-0 series deficit. It’s now 3-1, and the Rockets face another elimination game.  In order to get this done, the Rockets will have to win on the road and not make many poor decisions in a tough environment. The defense has led the way for the Rockets so far in the series. That must continue going forward.…