After losing the first three games of the first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers , the Houston Rockets kept their season alive by getting a win in Game 4, forcing a Game 5 back at Crypto.com Arena. The Rockets were dominant in Game 4, which seems to have reinvigorated the team’s confidence ahead of Wednesday’s game in Los Angeles, even though the Lakers have control of the series with a 3-1 lead. Jabari Smith Says Rockets ‘Obviously’ Better Than Lakers #Rockets Jabari Smith Jr. on what Kevin Durant’s message to the team has been during game 4 & in the days since, “stay with it, be us, be aggressive, play free.” Smith added, “we’re obviously the better team I feel like.” & when asked why he feels that way said,” I just feel like… pic.twitter.com/Y1yyCeq9Wu — Adam Wexler (@AdamJWexler) April 28, 2026 After Tuesday’s practice, Rockets forward Jabari Smith made a bold claim that Houston is obviously the better team when compared to the Lakers, via Adam Wexler of Sports Talk 790 .…