The Houston Rockets' 2026 postseason trip has been a nightmare. Despite being viewed as heavy favorites over the Los Angeles Lakers, the Rockets are down 0-3. Sure, injuries have played a part. The Rockets have been without Kevin Durant for two of their three postseason games against the Lakers this series. In addition to being without Steven Adams and Fred VanVleet. However, the Lakers have also been marred by injuries, on a greater scale, without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves -- their two best players. And it hasn't prevented them from winning three straight in the series. One of the major storylines, as a whole, has been the fact that Rockets coach Ime Udoka has lost the coaching battle to Lakers coach JJ Redick. Which shouldn't be a surprise, considering the differences in philosophy between the two coaches. Redick is a tactician who makes in-game adjustments and/or changes.…