The Houston Rockets blew out the LA Lakers in the starting minutes of the first quarter of Game 4, and even though the final score was 99-87, it felt like the Rockets led by 25 the entire time.

Ron Artest connected with Aaron Brooks for a 50-foot alley-oop to end the third quarter with the Rockets leading 83-54. The lackluster defense the Lakers show in the video is the same D they employed for most of the game.

Lamar Odom is going to have an MRI and CAT Scan on his back tomorrow but whether he plays or not in Game 5 Tuesday at Staples Center, the Lakers have to win the game. Lose Tuesday and the Lakers offseason starts after Game 6 in Houston.