Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) goes to the basket against Houston Rockets' Reed Sheppard, left, and Alperen Sengun (28) during the first half in Game 4 of a first-round NBA basketball playoffs series, Sunday, April 26, 2026, in Houston. (AP Photo/Karen Warren)

Los Angeles Lakers' Jarred Vanderbilt (2) and Deandre Ayton (5) go up for a rebound against Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason, right, during the first half in Game 4 of a first-round NBA basketball playoffs series, Sunday, April 26, 2026, in Houston. (AP Photo/Karen Warren)

Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (10) looks to pass the ball against Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James (23) and Deandre Ayton (5) during the first half in Game 4 of a first-round NBA basketball playoffs series, Sunday, April 26, 2026, in Houston. (AP Photo/Karen Warren)

Houston Rockets guard Amen Thompson (1) looks to drive around Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart (36) who reaches in during the first half of Game 3 in a first-round NBA playoffs basketball series Friday April 24, 2026, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - APRIL 26: Marcus Smart #36 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots a lay up against Alperen Sengun #28 of the Houston Rockets during the third quarter in Game Four of the First Round of the NBA Western Conference Playoffs at Toyota Center on April 26, 2026 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) ***BESTPIX***

HOUSTON, TEXAS - APRIL 26: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers is helped to his feet during the second quarter of a game against the Houston Rockets in Game Four of the First Round of the NBA Western Conference Playoffs at Toyota Center on April 26, 2026 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) ***BESTPIX***

HOUSTON, TEXAS - APRIL 26: Jarred Vanderbilt #2 of the Los Angeles Lakers dunks against the Houston Rockets during the fourth quarter in Game Four of the First Round of the NBA Western Conference Playoffs at Toyota Center on April 26, 2026 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - APRIL 26: Reed Sheppard #15 of the Houston Rockets steals the ball from LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the second quarter in Game Four of the First Round of the NBA Western Conference Playoffs at Toyota Center on April 26, 2026 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)